Question 9 of 13intermediate🧠 RememberMatching7 marks

Find the word pairs for the following fixed expressions. Write the meanings of these expressions by selecting them from the box given below. One example has been done for you. Now, match the following meanings with the correct word pairs created above.

(i)

in a difficult situation, without help or money–

Answer

high and dry

(ii)

the damage to object due to normal use–

Answer

wear and tear

(iii)

accurate and detailed information–

Answer

facts and figures

(iv)

even when there are problems or difficulties–

Answer

thick and thin

(v)

everyone, not just a few special people–

Answer

all and sundry

(vi)

often; on many or all occasions–

Answer

time and again

(vii)

To make a quick or sudden escape–

Answer

cut and run

Explanation

The exercise requires matching fixed expressions with 'and' to their meanings. The word pairs in the table are jumbled, and students must correctly pair Word 1 with Word 2 to form standard English fixed expressions. The rule is that the shortest word comes first in these expressions. The correct matches are: (i) 'high and dry' means being in a difficult situation without help or money; (ii) 'wear and tear' refers to damage from normal use; (iii) 'facts and figures' means accurate and detailed information; (iv) 'thick and thin' means even when there are problems or difficulties; (v) 'all and sundry' means everyone, not just a few special people (given as example); (vi) 'time and again' means often or on many occasions; (vii) 'cut and run' means to make a quick or sudden escape.