Back to the drawing board
Idiom
All routes lead to Rome
There are many different ways to reach the same goal.
Needle in a haystack
Something that is difficult to find.
"We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night."
Eliza
What was Asher's job in the book?
Assistant Director of Recreation
Dig the well before you are thirsty
Proverb
An empty vessel makes much noise
Foolish or stupid people are the most talkative.
Hung out to dry
To be abandoned by someone.
"A toast to the groom. To the bride. From your sister who is always by your side."
Angelica
What is The Giver's favorite memory?
Memories of family spending Christmas together
"This place is like the Garden of Eden"
Allusion
A stitch in time saves nine
It's better to deal with things when they first happen rather than wait and make it worse.
A chip on your shoulder
Being angry about something that happened in the past.
"Will you relish being a poor man’s wife
Unable to provide for your life?"
Hamilton
What was the name of Lily's comfort object?
Elephant
Acting like rabbits
Euphemism
Curses, like chickens, come home to roost
Consequences of doing something bad always catch up with the person.
Close but no cigar
Coming close to a successful outcome only to fall short.
"I stop wasting time on tears. I live another fifty years,it’s not enough."
Eliza
How old is Lily at the beginning of The Giver?
Seven
A few sandwiches short of a picnic
Euphemism
The proof of the pudding is in the eating
You can only judge the quality of something once you have tried, used, or experienced it.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
When someone gives you something don't be ungrateful.
"Such a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder."
Jefferson
What happens at the ceremony of three?
Dream telling and precision of language.