Time expressions
What does “in the nick of time” mean?
Just in time
Which sport is the Calcutta Cup associated with?
Rugby
What alliterative expression describes minor annoyances (especially things that drive a particular person mad)?
pet peeves
What quiet activity helps reduce stress and improve focus?
Meditation
What gets bigger the more you remove?
a hole
What does “in the long run” refer to?
Eventually
Who was the Scottish leader at Bannockburn?
Robert the Bruce
What everyday behaviour is most commonly reported as annoying on public transport?
Talking loudly
What form of exercise that develops core strength is named after its inventor?
Pilates
What is there one of in every corner, and two of in every room?
the letter 'o'
What does “for the foreseeable future” mean?
For now
In which year was the Act of Union passed?
1707
What’ adjective describes a sound that is hard to ignore?
Distracting
What practice supports both physical and mental wellness?
Sleep
I have many faces, expressions, and emotions, and I am usually right at your fingertips. What am I?
Emojis
What does “against the clock” mean?
Under pressure
Name the national animals of England and Scotland
Lion and unicorn
What small sound is frequently cited as a “low‑level” but persistent annoyance?
Chewing noises
What phrase means being aware of the present moment?
Mindfulness
It’s shorter than the rest, but when you’re satisfied, you bring it up. What is it?
your thumb
What does “call it a day” mean?
Stop working
Which England‑based river forms part of the border between Scotland and England?
River Tweed
What idiom that makes it sound like you are saving it for later describes being annoyed but hiding it?
Bottling it up
What hormone is often called the “stress hormone”?
Cortisol
What grows up while growing down?
a goose or duck