custom vs. costume custom (something that people in a particular society, place, or time do because it is traditional) We are new here and unfamiliar with the local customs. The custom of pinning money to the bride’s dress is becoming less common here. costume (a set of clothes that …
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bring home the bacon (earn the money that is needed for your family to live on) I work hard all week to bring home the bacon. (win a game or race) Our football team brought home the bacon this time. envocabulary.com
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break bread with someone (have a meal with someone) He received an invitation to break bread with his old enemy. Do come around and break bread with us some time. envocabulary.com
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best thing since sliced bread (the best person or thing ever) I believe the internet is the best thing since sliced bread. My father doesn’t approve of my new boyfriend, but my mother considers him the best thing since sliced bread. Wow! This car is the best thing since …
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Compound nouns Compound nouns are nouns made by putting two or more words together to act as one noun. Without spaces: policeman, seafood, sunrise, moonlight With spaces: swimming pool, washing machine, bottle opener With hyphens: mother-in-law, water bottle, six-pack, an ice-cream cone Some common ways to form compound nouns. noun …
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