Hope-Pourri
This most famous precious gem in the world is on display at the Smithsonian Institution.
What is Hope Diamond? Its weight was originally a little over 112 carats before it was recut. In 1974, the diamond was removed from its setting, and its weight is now recorded as 45.53 carats.
Professional who draws up plans for a house.
What is architect (or draftsman, drafter, etc.)?
Streisand of singing and acting fame.
Who is Barbra? Her birthname is Barbara. She dropped the second "a" in 1960 when she won a talent contest in a local nightclub, her fist break.
Carrot top.
What is Redhead?
To err is human; to forgive, [missing word].
What is Divine?
Originally, this piece of furniture was used by unmarried women to store clothing and linens for her married life.
What is hope chest? Today, they're mostly used for storage.
Call someone in this profession when your sink has a leak.
What is plumbing?
A person who cuts hair.
Who is Barber?
Someone who exhibits grace under pressure is said to be cool as this.
What is Cucumber? This idiom is often used to describe unflappable people.
That which does not kills us make us [missing word].
What is Stronger?
Children's oath: Cross my heart and [three missing words]. It means "I promise I'm telling the truth".
What is Hope to die?
Slab and crawl space are two types of this.
Trades made without the exchange of money.
What is Barter? Some people barter to avoid sales and income tax.
Cream of the crop.
What is the best?
When God closes a door, he opens a [missing word].
What is Window?
This comedian was Jack Benny's contemporary and often worked with Bing Crosby.
Who is Bob Hope?
Call this person when you need to install new wiring in your house.
Who is Electrician?
Mattel doll Ken's one-time girlfriend and current wife.
Who is Barbie?
To use your noodle is to use this body part.
What is brain or head? It means to think logically or rationally.
If you want something done right, do it [missing word].
What is Yourself?
This kind of hope doesn't see.
What is Blind hope? It relies on faith rather than evidence.
What is stud? You can hang heavy things without using a stud by using anchors.
Person who pours and serves coffee in Starbucks or Tim Hortons
Who is Barista?
A bun in the oven.
What is Pregnant?
What is Invention?