{"id":16701,"date":"2022-01-30T09:02:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T09:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=16701"},"modified":"2022-09-18T15:06:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:06:56","slug":"20-things-that-come-in-pairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/20-things-that-come-in-pairs\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Things that Come in Pairs \u2014 with Example Sentences"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-21::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-21{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-22::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-22{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-23::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-23{display:block;}<\/style><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In English, some nouns need to be referred to as &ldquo;a pair of something&rdquo; rather than just being called directly with their names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our post today, we list twenty different items that come in pairs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>On top of that, we also provide example sentences for easier understanding.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the items in our list are likely encountered in day-to-day conversations and interactions with people around and, hence, practical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s begin by going over these things quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are some of the things that come in pairs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Shoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Socks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gloves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Slippers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chopsticks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pajamas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Earrings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact lenses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rackets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glasses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Binoculars<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tweezers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pliers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scissors<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Goggles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Handcuffs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Underpants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tongs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The concept of pairing in English<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17227\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers.jpeg\" alt=\"A Pair of Shoes and a Pair of Pliers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17227 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A Pair of Shoes and a Pair of Pliers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-and-a-Pair-of-Pliers-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-did-english-become-widely-diffused\/\"><b>the rise and spread of English as a global language<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continue to bridge the gap between and among elusive cultures, language uncertainties also become inevitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of pairing in English means having two identical parts that likely work together as one, notwithstanding whether these parts are made up of separated or connected units.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When two units of an item are physically detached from each other but cannot serve their purpose without the other like shoes and socks, that item is considered a pair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, single items with two identical parts that are physically attached by a joint, such as scissors, pliers, and sunglasses, are also regarded as pairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the individual part of an item that comes in pair is also called &ldquo;the pair&rdquo; or &ldquo;the other pair,&rdquo;, thereby making certain expressions tricky for many non-natives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from referring to these items as &ldquo;a pair of something,&rdquo; they may also be preceded with phrases like &ldquo;a match of,&rdquo; &ldquo;a couple of,&rdquo; &ldquo;a combination of,&rdquo; or &ldquo;a team of&rdquo; something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Grammatical background on things that come in pairs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17225\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors.jpeg\" alt=\"A Pair of Rusty Scissors\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17225 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors.jpeg\" alt=\"A Pair of Rusty Scissors\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rusty-Scissors.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nouns can be tricky because they entail the concept of grammatical numbers. For example, it is quite confusing how and when to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/candy-vs-candies\/\"><b>&ldquo;candy&rdquo; or &ldquo;candies&rdquo;<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, some words also make use of special pluralization rules. For instance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/the-plural-of-no\/\"><b>the plural of &ldquo;no&rdquo;<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can either be &ldquo;noes,&rdquo; &ldquo;no&rsquo;s,&rdquo; or &ldquo;nos&rdquo; depending on the writer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make matters worse, nouns are also sometimes more specifically quantified using certain words for the sake of having a more accurate conveyance of thought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically called a quantity noun, the expression &ldquo;a pair of&rdquo; is usually followed by another noun that is in plural form, such as in the phrases &ldquo;a pair of scissors&rdquo; and &ldquo;a pair of skis.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webapps.towson.edu\/ows\/adjectives.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>adjectives<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also be inserted before the plural noun to further specify the idea being conveyed, such as in the following examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of denim pants<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of rusty scissors<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of pale, blue eyes<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of trotting footsteps<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of well-polished boots<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of dirty, tattered shorts<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting pairs of items is done by adding a number or determiner before the phrase &ldquo;pair of,&rdquo; such as in &ldquo;two pairs of jeans&rdquo; or &ldquo;five pairs of socks.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that the word &ldquo;pair&rdquo; needs to be pluralized by adding the suffix &ldquo;-s,&rdquo; thereby making the word &ldquo;pairs&rdquo; if and when the items being described are more than one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rule is also true when forming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/the-plural-of-attorney\/\"><b>the plural of &ldquo;attorney&rdquo;<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in which the suffix &ldquo;-s&rdquo; is also directly added rather than changing &ldquo;-y&rdquo; to &ldquo;-i&rdquo; and adding &ldquo;-es&rdquo; afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one of the two parts is missing, we can say &ldquo;the pair of that item&rdquo; is gone; for example, when looking for the other piece of a sock, you can say &ldquo;Where is the pair to this sock?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the pair being sought is part of a single piece of an item with two connected parts, such as the other handle of a pair of scissors, then we may refer to it as &ldquo;the other part.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is to say, the word &ldquo;pair&rdquo; can be interpreted in two ways, in which the first one means &ldquo;a collection of two identical units&rdquo; while the other is &ldquo;the counterpart of an item that comes in a pair.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A multitude of items can be identified as pairs in English, which means that it is nearly impossible to include all of them in a single post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, we have listed some of the most common pairs of things that can be used in daily conversations in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>A list of twenty things that come in pairs and example sentences<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17223\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpeg\" alt=\"A Pair of Earrings\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17223 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpeg\" alt=\"A Pair of Earrings\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most things that are regarded as pairs can be easily identified because of our pre-existing knowledge about the two indistinguishable units or parts of those things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, we would automatically know that certain things must come in pairs if we can perceive them with our sensory organs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some other pairs of things also have other implications such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/spiritual-meaning-of-a-pair-of-doves\/\"><b>&ldquo;a pair of doves&rdquo;<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whose figurative meaning is related to love, friendship, and peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But then, again, most pairs of things that are known to many of us are those that are either made up of two identical, yet separated, units or two identical, yet connected, parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Pairs that come in two individual parts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pairs of things come in two individual units or pieces but are typically used together because they are also needed for certain body parts that come in twos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As humans are anatomically designed to have a set of two ears, feet, hands, et cetera, the materials that are used for these body parts naturally come in pairs too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the most common pairs of things that are made up of two separate units but are physically identical in appearance:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. A pair of shoes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16724 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Shoes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16724 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Shoes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Shoes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of shoes&rdquo; refers to any type of human footwear such as sneakers, boots, espadrilles, peep-toes, and stilettos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one aims to specifically identify the type of shoes in speaking or writing, the phrase &ldquo;a pair of boots&rdquo; or &ldquo;a pair of stiletto&rdquo; may also be used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of buying <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of shoes<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for my birthday, you could just buy me a concert ticket.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. A pair of socks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Socks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16726 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Socks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Socks.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of socks&rdquo; refers to the set of two pieces of garment used as a protective covering for the lower leg part and feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of socks<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be worn out, but I still love using them.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. A pair of gloves<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Gloves\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16722 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Gloves\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Gloves.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of gloves&rdquo; is also a material used to cover the hands against high and low temperatures, dirt, germs, or harmful fluids.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please hand me that <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of gloves<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the drawer to your right.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. A pair of slippers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Slippers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16723 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Slippers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Slippers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, &ldquo;a pair of slippers&rdquo; refers to the type of footwear that can be worn more easily than shoes, particularly because of the design and materials used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slippers are generally used for indoor purposes or when doing activities that do not necessarily require severe physical exhaustion such as walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t forget to bring <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of slippers<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you&rsquo;re going to the beach.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. A pair of chopsticks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Chopsticks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16727 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Chopsticks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Chopsticks.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expression &ldquo;a pair of chopsticks&rdquo; refers to the two pieces of eating utensils that originated in China which are mainly used in many Asian countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chopsticks are made up of wood, plastic, or steel that are equal in length that enables the user to eat slowly and carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are you holding <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of chopsticks<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Do you even know how to use those?<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16720 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Pajamas\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16720 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Pajamas\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pijamas.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of pajamas&rdquo; is the type of clothes people wear while sleeping. Usually made up of a loose pair of pants and shirt, pajamas are generally comfortable to wear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While &ldquo;pajamas&rdquo; is the American English variant, the spelling &ldquo;pyjamas&rdquo; is meanwhile used in British English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aunt Celia gave me <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comfy <\/span><\/i><b><i>pajamas<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> last Christmas.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>7. A pair of skis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16721 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Skis\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16721 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Skis\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Skis.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of skis&rdquo; refer to the winter sports equipment used to slide over snow, particularly from an elevated area going downhill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would it be better to buy or rent <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of skis <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this winter?<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>8. A pair of earrings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Earrings\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16719 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Earrings\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Earrings.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of earrings&rdquo; refers to the set of accessories usually worn by women on the ears to symbolize femalehood.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price for this <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of earrings<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is unbelievable!<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>9. A pair of contact lenses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Contact Lenses\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16717 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Contact Lenses\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Contact-Lenses.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made of certain kinds of plastic materials, contact lenses, or simply &ldquo;contacts,&rdquo; are used either for visual correction or beautification.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase &ldquo;a pair of contact lenses&rdquo; or &ldquo;a pair of contacts&rdquo; refers to the set of two lenses worn on the surface of the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She looks like Saoirse Ronan with the <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of contact lenses<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> she&rsquo;s wearing.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>10. A pair of rackets<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16718 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Rackets\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16718 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Rackets\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Rackets.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also in sports, &ldquo;a pair of rackets&rdquo; refer to the netted material used for hitting or striking a ball towards the opponent.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I bought Sally a new <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of<\/i><\/b> <b><i>rackets<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because she said she wanted to learn how to play lawn tennis.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Pairs that come in two connected parts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some body parts are also located so close to each other and are linked by a common joint, such as the eyes, shoulders, arms, legs, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the items that are used for these certain parts are also connected at a common juncture or intersection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are several things that are attached or bound at some point to serve their purpose:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>11. A pair of glasses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Glasses\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16715 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Glasses\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Glasses.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of glasses&rdquo; does not refer to the liquid container used for drinking. The word &ldquo;glasses&rdquo; is the shortened form of either &ldquo;sunglasses&rdquo; or &ldquo;eyeglasses.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s the frame of this <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of glasses<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&rsquo;s expensive &ndash; not the lenses.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>12. A pair of binoculars<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16714 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Binculars\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16714 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Binculars\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Binaculars.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a single item, binoculars are made up of a pair of two lenses that enables the user to view objects at a distance; hence, the item is precisely referred to as &ldquo;a pair of binoculars&rdquo; in English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The woman at the window observes her neighbors with <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of binoculars<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>13. A pair of pants<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Pants\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16716 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Pants\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pants.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of pants&rdquo; may also be more specifically called &ldquo;a pair of jeans&rdquo; or &ldquo;a pair of slacks&rdquo; depending on the type of material it is made up of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In British English, the expression &ldquo;a pair of trousers&rdquo; is more conventionally used, although &ldquo;a pair of pants&rdquo; will still be generally understood by most people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He threw his <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dirty<\/span><\/i><b><i> pants<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the hamper.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>14. A pair of tweezers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Tweezers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16713 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Tweezers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tweezers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of tweezers&rdquo; is a phrase referring to the small tool made up of steel that is used for picking and grasping small objects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example<\/span><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll find <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of tweezers<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in my bag&rsquo;s front pocket.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>15. A pair of pliers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Pliers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16711 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Pliers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Pliers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of pliers&rdquo; refers to the tool used for bending, holding, or cutting metals, wires, and other materials. Two levers that are joined at a fulcrum allow the user to grip the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey, John, may I borrow <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of pliers<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? I just need to cut some wires.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>16. A pair of scissors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16712 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Scissors\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16712 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Scissors\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Scissors.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like pliers, &ldquo;a pair of scissors&rdquo; is also a tool often used for cutting objects that are softer than metal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The victim was only armed with <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of scissors<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a pot lid during the burglary.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>17. A pair of goggles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16709 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16709 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Goggles.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of goggles&rdquo; refers to the type of eyewear used to protect the eyes and their surrounding areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goggles are often used while swimming or doing laboratory activities that involve harmful chemicals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t forget to bring your <\/span><\/i><b><i>pair of goggles<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your swimming class later.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>18. A pair of handcuffs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16710 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Handcuffs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16710 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Handcuffs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Handcuffs.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of handcuffs&rdquo; is a phrase that refers to the two pieces of metal rings attached by a metal chain. It is used for securing the captive&rsquo;s hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, &ldquo;a pair of legcuffs&rdquo; is used for securing a captive&rsquo;s legs so as to prevent it from escaping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My brother taught me how to break free from <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of handcuffs<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>19. A pair of underpants<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16708 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Underpants\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16708 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Underpants\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Underpants.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In American English, &ldquo;a pair of underpants&rdquo; refers to either a male or female&rsquo;s underwear; however, in British English, this phrase only refers to a male&rsquo;s underwear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wanted to buy <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of underpants<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the shop has run out of my size.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>20. A pair of tongs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Tongs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16707 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs.jpg\" alt=\"A Pair of Tongs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/A-Pair-of-Tongs.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;A pair of tongs&rdquo; refers to the culinary tool used for gripping or holding ingredients so as to avoid direct contact with heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cook lifted a piece of stewed pork hock with <\/span><\/i><b><i>a pair of tongs<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions on &ldquo;Things That Come in Pairs&rdquo;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Can we say &ldquo;a pair of underwear&rdquo;?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although understandable, the phrase &ldquo;a pair of underwear&rdquo; is not used in English. Instead, natives say &ldquo;a pair of panties, underpants, knickers, or boxer shorts&rdquo; to refer to the undergarment used by people.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What are some of the things that go together like &ldquo;salt and pepper&rdquo;?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things that go together or &ldquo;matching word pairs&rdquo; include &ldquo;peanut butter and jelly,&rdquo; &ldquo;macaroni and cheese,&rdquo; &ldquo;spoon and fork,&rdquo; &ldquo;bow and arrow,&rdquo; and &ldquo;fish and chips.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What is the difference between a &ldquo;set&rdquo; and a &ldquo;pair&rdquo;?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A &ldquo;pair&rdquo; needs to be made up of a set of two identical items or elements such as &ldquo;a pair of socks&rdquo; or &ldquo;a pair of pants.&rdquo; Meanwhile, a &ldquo;set&rdquo; can be made up of two or more identical or non-identical parts or elements, such as &ldquo;a set of legos&rdquo; or &ldquo;a set of fruits&rdquo;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some words that are used to quantify certain nouns like the word &ldquo;pair&rdquo; may sometimes confuse non-native English speakers because the concept may not exist in their native language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, we cannot deny that the beauty of the notion of quantifying or measuring nouns is extremely useful in representing our thoughts more precisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&rsquo;s all for now, dear Linguaholic! Hope to see you again soon!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In English, some nouns need to be referred to as &ldquo;a pair of something&rdquo; rather than just being called directly with their names. In our post today, we list twenty different items that come in pairs. On top of that, we also provide example sentences for easier understanding. All the items in our list are &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16731,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"Article","disable-critical-css":false,"_convertkit_action_broadcast_export":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,1117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english","category-vocabulary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16701"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17229,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16701\/revisions\/17229"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}