BINOMIALS

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part and parcel
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to be a necessary feature of something
first and foremost
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first of all (formal)
slowly but surely
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making slow but definite progress
Slowly but surely, the number of cyclists on the road is decreasing year by year.
make-or-break
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be the factor which decides whether (something) will succeed or fail
Reviews on travel websites can have a make-or-break effect on a place.
wine and dine
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to entertain sb with food and drinks
If I want to wine and dine a guest, I usually take them to a city centre restaurant.
cut and dried
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decided in a way that cannot be changed or argued about
It's not complicated at all, in fact the situation is completely cut and dried.
short and sweet
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brief but pleasant
You can make a speech but we don't have much time, so keep it short and sweet.
open-and-shut
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easy to prove or answer
The jury only needed a half-hour to decide. It was an open and shut case.
wear and tear
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​the damage to objects, furniture, property, etc. that is the result of normal use
The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear
loud and clear
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​in a way that is very easy to understand
I'll tell you once more, and I'm going to say it loud and clear: Don't touch my stuff!
by and large
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generally, in most situations
There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's very enjoyable.
song and dance
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a long explanation, a long excuse that is often not true
She gave me some song and dance about how busy she is.
back and forth
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going in one direction and then in the opposite direction
The old woman was rocking back and forth in the creaky chair.

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