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.
in a difficult situation, without help or money–
high and dry
the damage to object due to normal use–
wear and tear
accurate and detailed information–
facts and figures
even when there are problems or difficulties–
thick and thin
everyone, not just a few special people–
all and sundry
often; on many or all occasions–
time and again
To make a quick or sudden escape–
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.