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This is an archaic word for two. It's also the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
(Mark) Twain
Many Americans live in an apartment; many British people live in one of these.
Flat
Myocardial Infarction
Heart Attack
To toot your own horn about an accomplishment
Crow
Carillions....and informers blow these
Bells & Whistles
Madly in love
Head over Heels
The opposite of out + verdict decider
In + jury = Injury
A young unmarried woman in France
mademoiselle
Something unexpected; and to dress in a way that changes or hides your true appearance
Surprise; Disguise
BATH
drop the B...HAT
Guernsey; Jersey; Orkney; Aryshire
Orkney is the odd man out. While all are place names Orkney is the only one that is not also a breed of cow
A juvenile breathing organ
Young Lung
What do you call two birds in love?
Tweet-hearts
The period between daylight and darkness.
Twilight
If the lights go out in America, you would look for a flashlight; in England, you'd look for this.
Torch
Acid Reflux
Heartburn
To sell something on the street
Hawk
Don Knot's Barney...and a percussion instrument
Fife & Drums
A sloping door that gives access to a basement
Bulkhead
Take a breather + Mr. Linkletter
Rest + Art = Restart
The large island off the southeast coast of Africa
Madagascar
Microbe or bacteria; and wo wriggle or twist the body, especially when nervous or uncomfortable
Germ; Squirm
CRAB
drop the C.... BRA
Fedora; Clog; Bowler; Cloche
Clog is the odd man out. Clogs are shoes and all the rest are hats.
A "how to" volume for felons
Crook Book
What do you call a very small Valentine?
Eyebrow thinning implement
Tweezers
In American supermarkets you use a cart to collect your purchases; in British supermarkets, you use this.
Trolley
What kids say to seal a promise
Cross my heart
A traditional German clock
Cuckoo
Difficult...and speedy
Hard & Fast
Two baseball games for the price of one.
Double Header
"The Raven" author + to make an effort or attempt
Poe + try = Poetry
This Manhattan street is synonymous with the US advertising industry.
Madison Avenue
To express and opposing opinion; and home state of Al Gore and Davy Crockett
Disagree; Tennessee
ACTOR
drop the R...COAT
Eyeglasses; Elevator; Shirt: Remote Control
Eyeglasses are the odd man out. All the rest have buttons
An unkind place of learning
Cruel School
What did one boat say to the other boat?
Are you ready for a little row-mance?
To flicker, as light.
Twinkle
In America if a baby cries, you might give them a pacifier; In England you might give them this.
Dummy
Frank Sinatra in the 1940's, Elvis Presley in the 1960's, or Brad Pitt in the 1990's
Heartthrob
Rapid
Swift
Secretariat...and infested with insects
Horse & Buggy
A really smart person
Egghead
Wally and the Beaver's dad + attire for a judge
Ward + Robe = Wardrobe
Former football player and color commentator for NFL telecasts
Madden
A greeting; and author of Civil Disobedience and Walden
Hello; Thoreau
TABLE
drop the A...BELT
Trafalgar Square; Left Bank; Covent Garden; Harrods
The Left Bank is the odd man out. All the others are in London but Left Bank is in Paris.
A boring pituitary
Bland Gland
Why did the magnet fall in love?
He found someone very attractive!
This course wool with flecks of color originated in Scotland.
Tweed
In America, you put a band aid on a small cut; In England, you might put on one of these.
Plaster
Term often ascribed to the kind of liberal who is excessively sympathetic to the plight of the underprivileged.
Bleeding Heart
A high-flying toy
Kite
Pursue and animal for food...and one quarter of a bushel.
Hunt & Peck
Title of a 1943 novel by Ayn Rand whos main character, a highly principled architect, was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Fountainhead
A Sunday church service + how old you are
Mass + Age = Massage
The capital of Spain
Madrid
A marine mollusk; and a baby goat
Clam; Lamb
STOVE
drop the O...VEST
"It's Not For Me To Say"; "Misty"; "Chances Are"; "Folsom Prison Blues"
"Folsom Prison Blues" is the odd song out. All the others were sung by Johnny Mathis and "Folsom Prison Blues" was sung by Johnny Cash.
A plumber's tool from Marseilles
French Wrench
Why didn't the skeleton send a Valentine?
His heart wasn't in it
To spin around quickly
Twirl
In American winters you might put on a sweater; English people might put on one of these.
Jumper
In this film, Mel Gibson portrayed William Wallace, who fought for Scottish independence from England from 1297 until he was executed in 1305.
Braveheart
Something that is very unsuccessful, especially a play or movie
Turkey
Green pod vegetables...and waiting lines, especially in Britain
P's & Q's
The administrative center of a business or organization.
Headquarters
Water barrier + Writing instrument
Dam + Pen = Dampen
A type of lightweight Indian cotton fabric, usually in a plaid design
Madras
To refuse to allow, to prohibit; and the capital city of Spain
Forbid; Madrid
WAGON
drop the A....GOWN
Barbados; Canary Islands; Cayman Islands; Turks & Caicos Islands
Canary Islands are the odd man out. They are located across from Africa and all the others are in the Caribbean
A bankrupt part of an egg
Broke Yolk
Why did the coffee file a Valentine's Day lawsuit?
It got mugged
An insignificant or despicable person: a bonehead, jerk, or nitwit.
Twerp or Twit
In America you would find a wrench in most toolboxes; In England, you would find this.
Spanner
Lacking enthusiasm or energy
Half-hearted
W.C. Field's favorite little one
Chickadee
A negative term for very rural areas....and British units of weight that equal fourteen pounds
Sticks & Stones
A species of shark that lives mostly in the southern hemisphere
Hammerhead
Deface + alcoholic beverage often mixed with tonic
Mar + Gin = Margin
Meaning crazy, wacky, or nutty, this term is often applied to comedy films.
Madcap
A menu of individual dishes; and military decoration for those wounded in action
Ala Carte; Purple Heart
TRICKS
Drop the C... SKIRT
Brentwood; Crenshaw; Flatbush; Venice; Watts
Flatbush is the odd man out. Flatbush is in New York and all the others are in Los Angeles
The center violin
Middle Fiddle
Why did the tomato turn red on Valentine's Day?
It saw the salad dressing!
This sixteen year old British beauty made it fashionable to be skinny in the 1960's.
Twiggy
In America, the hair that falls over the forehead is called bangs; In England, it is called this.
Fringe
This song, written by Frank Loesser and Hoagy Carmichael, is a popular piano duet that many beginning players learn.
Heart and Soul
The middle name of Christopher, Winnie-the-Pooh's human best friend
Robin
Hammer or wrench...and expire
Tool & Die
A person whose occupation is to find good employment candidates for companies.
Head hunter
Nearest star + Devoid of moisture
Sun + Dry = Sundry
A region of Portugal, or the name of a wine that comes from there.
Madeira
A puffy baked custard; and the sherbet without dairy
Soufflé; Sorbet
HOUSES
drop the U...SHOES
Kreplach; cassoulet; wonton; pierogi
Cassoulet is the odd man out. Cassoulet is a stew and the others are all types of dumplings
A dreadful breakfast cake
Awful Waffle
Why did the banana go out with the prune?
He couldn't find a date!
To pinch, or to make a slight adjustment.
Tweek
In America, you buy medical supplies at a pharmacy; In England, you buy them here.
Chemist
"Off with their heads!" was a favorite sentiment of this key character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
In the Harper Lee novel, Atticus tells Scout and Jem that it's a sin to kill this bird because it causes no harm.
Mockingbird
One of the five senses...and what a green light signals
Touch & Go
A species of whale that lives in and near the Arctic Circle.
Bowhead
Male + bowler or pillbox + darkened skin
Man + Hat + Tan = Manhattan
Madeleine
Scottish wool flecked with colors; and to mix bread dough
Tweed; Knead
THEIRS
Drop the E...SHIRT
Retractor; Stethoscope; Clamp; Forceps
Stethoscope is the odd man out. All the others are surgical instruments.
A frosty precious metal
Cold Gold
What did the farmers give on Valentine's Day?
Lots of hogs and kisses
A strong thread or string.
Twine
In America you might get a busy signal when you call someone; In England, you would get this.
an enraged tone
In this short story by Edgar Allan Poe, a murdered man has been chopped up and hidden under the floorboards, but his killer is haunted by the sounds of life he continues to hear underfoot.
The Telltale Heart
The last name of the 19th century British "Lady with the Lamp" and founder of modern nursing.
Nightingale
Newman's wife...and legendary conductor and composer
Woodward & Bernstein
Beyond my ability to understand
Over my head
The final part + organ of hearing
End + Ear = Endear
A Renaissance and early Baroque song, usually involving three to six voices.
Madrigal
A promise or vow; and a piece of pie or cheese
Pledge; Wedge
CRAFTS
drop the T... SCARF
Tennis; Squash; Badminton; Volleyball; Ping-Pong
Volleyball is the odd sport out. All the others involve rackets.
A steak burglar
Beef Thief
What did the squirrel give to his Valentine?
Forget-me-nuts!