Capitals
London
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
When we say something is easy, we say "it's ........!"
This idiom is inspired by something sweet and tasty, which almost everybody likes.
A piece of cake.
"Don't worry, it's a piece of cake!"
The first black president of the United States.
Who is Barrack Obama?
Phrasal verb with "LET" that means to allow somebody to enter.
"Let them ..."
TO LET IN
Brussels
What is the capital of Belgium?
When it rains a lot, sometimes we use an idiom concerning animals. What is this idiom?
"It's raining..."
To rain cats and dogs.
"It's raining cats and dogs."
The first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
Phrasal verb with "CALL" that means "to cancel".
"She called ..... the wedding."
To CALL OFF.
Cape Town
What is the capital of South Africa?
When somebody has a secret or doesn't want to tell you something, you can tell them: "Come on, just ........!" It means to leak a secret. This idiom contains a legume.
To spill the beans.
"Come on, just spill the beans!"
The document with which the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Often considered the founding document of the United States.
What is the Decleration of Independence?
Phrasal verb with "LET" that means to disappoint. "He let me ...."
Taipei
What is the capital of Taiwan?
When you feel down or unwell, you may also say: "I am feeling ........" It contains a preposition of space. Meteorologists don't get this one.
To feel under the weather.
"I'm feeling under the weather today."
The name for the alliance of "southern" states during the Civil War that fought against the northern "United States".
What is the Confederacy?
Phrasal verb with "LET" that means to reveal, admit. "She knows more than she is letting ..."
La Paz
What is the capital of Bolivia?
When you see something wrong that has happened, you can
To turn a blind eye.
"I’ll turn a blind eye once, but next time you’ll be in trouble."
They are four important American prezidents that are all depicted on Mount Rushmore. (hint option: photo)
Who are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodor Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln?
Phrasal verb with "CUT" that means to use less of, to reduce. "I should really cut .... on sugar."