English Idioms & Phrases
What is the meaning of the phrase "Piece of cake"?
Something very easy to do.
Which parts of the human body continue to grow throughout your entire life?
The nose and ears.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympic Games the most times in Asia (e.g., in 1964 and 2020)?
Japan (Tokyo).
What is the name of the high school student who finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it in Death Note?
Light Yagami.
What does it mean if something "Costs an arm and a leg"?
It is extremely expensive.
Which fast-growing plant can grow nearly a meter in a single day?
Bamboo.
Which European country was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy.
How many white pieces does a single player start with on a standard chessboard?
16 pieces.
Which legendary animation studio produced acclaimed films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke?
Studio Ghibli.
What does the phrase "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem / be spot on.
Roughly how many taste buds are located on the human tongue?
About 10,000.
What famous wall fell in November 1989, marking a major milestone toward the end of the Cold War?
The Berlin Wall.
Which country won the FIFA World Cup most times in men's football history?
Brazil.
What are the names of three circular walls in Attack on Titan?
Wall Maria, Wall Rose and Wall Sina.
What does it mean to "Burn the midnight oil"?
To work or study late into the night.
What color is the blood of oysters and certain other mollusks due to hemocyanin?
Blue.
What name was given to the ancient network of trade routes that formally connected the East and West?
The Silk Road.
Which club holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Real Madrid (15 times).
What type of fruit grants rubber-like powers to Monkey D. Luffy in the anime One Piece?
Gomu Gomu no Mi (Gum-Gum Fruit).
Explain the meaning of "Steal someone's thunder".
To take the attention, praise, or credit away from someone else's success.
Which planet in our Solar System rotates entirely on its side?
Uranus.
Which historic expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, initiated by a Portuguese explorer?
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition.
In which country was the 2022 FIFA World Cup held?
Qatar.
In Jujutsu Kaisen, what is the name of the powerful cursed object that Yuji Itadori swallows to save his friends?
Sukuna's finger.