Idioms & Expressions
What does the idiom "Cost an arm and a leg" mean?
"That Rolex he bought cost an arm and a leg."
It means something is very expensive or costly.
What popular social media platform (app), known for its short videos and trends, was created by ByteDance?
TikTok.
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare.
What city is known for its iconic Big Ben clock tower and red double-decker (two floors) buses?
London.
What is the name of the yellow sponge character who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob SquarePants
What does it mean if someone says, "It's a piece of cake"?
“Don’t worry about the math test, if you’ve studied, it’ll be a piece of cake.”
It means something is very easy to do.
Which Israeli singer gained international fame with the song "Toy," which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018?
Netta Barzilai.
Who is the Canadian actor known for his roles in "Deadpool" and "The Proposal"?
Ryan Reynolds.
The famous structure known as "La Tour Eiffel" can be found in which city?
Paris
Who is the famous mouse created by Walt Disney who wears red shorts and yellow shoes?
Mickey Mouse.
If someone is "under the weather," what does it mean?
"I'm feeling under the weather, so I won't go in to work."
They are feeling ill or unwell.
Who sings the song 'Tel Aviv' known for its upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics, widely played at Israeli parties and events.
Omer Adam
What popular video game involves building and managing a virtual world.
Minecraft.
What large island country is known for its unique wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas?
Australia.
Which animated film about a group of animals who end up in the wild after escaping from a zoo?
Madagascar.
What does it mean if someone says they are "on cloud nine"?
"I was on cloud nine once I had passed my exam"
They are feeling extremely happy or ecstatic.
What animated TV show follows the lives of a dysfunctional family living in Springfield?
The Simpsons.
Who is the famous entrepreneur and founder of Tesla and SpaceX?
Elon Musk.
What famous monument (building or statue) in India is a symbol of love and is also known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Taj Mahal.
Who is the large, blue monster with purple spots and is the top scarer at Monsters, Inc.? (Hint: his best friend is Mike Wazowski.)
James P. "Sulley" Sullivan.
What does the idiom "Hit the jackpot" mean?
"I would be so happy if I hit the jackpot in a game "
It means to achieve great success or gain a significant reward, often unexpectedly.
Which singer is known for hit songs like "Bad Guy" and "Ocean Eyes"?
Billie Eilish.
Who is the well-known American entrepreneur and founder of the social media platform Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg.
What ancient city in Greece is known for its Parthenon and rich history in democracy and philosophy?
Athens.
Which cartoon character is known for his love of carrots and his catchphrase “What’s up, Doc”?
Bugs Bunny.