#Speaking Tip Use binomial words to boost your vocabulary sco | Elton's blog

#Speaking Tip

Use binomial words to boost your vocabulary score.

1. Neat and tidy (organized, house and room)
2. Sooner or later (Eventually)
3. Sick and tired (fed up)
4. More or less
5. Part and parcel (Essential/integral component)
6. Live and learn (mistakes)
7. Rules and regulations (rules)
8. Wear and tear (abrasion/damage/usually over time)
10. Slowly but surely, Step by step, Litlle by little, bit by bit. (Gradual/slowly progressing)
11. Bits and pieces, bits and bobs, kinck knacks.
12. Peace and quiet
13. Pros and cons
14. Ups and downs (good times and bad times)
15. Done and dusted (to be completely finished)
16. Black and white (clear/unambiguous)
17. Now and then (sometimes)
18. All in all
19. Wait and see
20. Hustle and Bustle (lifestyle or some city)
21. Back and forth (arguments)

In my real exam, I used around 4 binomial pairs. Those were 10,20,19, and 12. By the way, please don't force yourself to use this fancy vocabulary unless it is natural to you. If you force yourself, the examiner will notice it immediately. Consequently, the examiner could reduce your speaking score. Just try to use these words casually and frequently in your everyday conversations.