heart and soul – do smt with great deal of enthusiasm and energy
I really put heart and soul into this project and you’re still not satisfied.
hustle and bustle – a lot of noisy activities
I got away from the hustle and bustle of London and settle down in Woodford.
ins and outs – all the detailed point and facts of a situation
Mr Brown will provide you the ins and outs of the forthcoming event.
live and learn – to learn from experiences, usually said when we hear something surprising
Cindy has two adult sons? Well, you live and learn. I never knew that.
loud and clear – easy to understand, said clearly
I think the message was loud and clear enough. Why didn’t you come?
odds and ends – miscellaneous items or articles, usually not the important ones
We brought over all the furniture only a few odds and ends remained in the office.
ups and downs – to experience good and bad things
Tony and Kelly have had their share of ups and downs but they’re still together.
do’s and don’ts – a set of basic rules
Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts if you want to live in this apartment.
down-and-out (adj)- having nowhere to live, no job, and no real hope of improving the situation
A new hostel is being built for the down-and-outs.
on and off – occasionally, not in a regular or continuous way
He worked for years on and off but was never able to find a permanent job.
short and sweet – something is done quickly and comes straight to the point
The manager’s speech was short and sweet: he told the employees exactly what they needed to know.