Rainy Day Phrases
This means to not spoil someone's happiness or excitement.
"Don't rain on my parade"
A device that by means of suction collects dust and small particles from floors and other surfaces.
Vacuum
This underground vegetable comes in many colors such as white, yellow, and red. It is cut to put on salads, sliced to put on burgers, or chopped to put on hot dogs. Flavor ranges from mild to pungent.
Onions
This 1931 film, based on Mary Shelley’s novel, tells the story of a scientist who creates a living being from body parts, only to see his creation spiral into violence and tragedy.
Frankenstein
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
a. 13
b. 26
c. 40
d. 56
56
Another way to say the rain is falling from the sky very heavily or intensely
"It's really coming down..."
A burrowing, plant-eating mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail.
Rabbit
This vegetable comes either red or green and is round/oval in shape. It is the main ingredient in dishes like coleslaw and sauerkraut.
Cabbage
This 1933 film tells the story of a massive creature captured on a remote island and brought to New York, where it escapes and climbs the Empire State Building in one of cinema’s most famous sequences.
What was the date of the Black Tuesday stock market crash?
a. October 23, 1929
b. October 24, 1929
c. October 25, 1929
d. October 26, 1929
October 24, 1929
The phrase suggests a positive outcome for the plants, implying that the rain will be beneficial to their growth and health.
"The plants are gonna love this"
Cloth or other material produced by weaving or knitting fibers
Fabric
This vegetable is often sliced to put in soups or cut in lengths and topped with peanut butter as a snack.
Celery
This 1982 film tells the story of a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth and helps him evade government capture while trying to find a way to get him back home.
ET: The Extraterrestrial
What was the first United States national monument?
The Devils Tower in Wyoming
To hold onto something, especially money, for a time in the future when it might be needed unexpectedly or for an emergency
"Save it for a rainy day"
A small, edible root that is red and typically eaten raw
Radish
This vegetable is high in starch. It is enjoyed in many ways: fried, boiled, or mashed
Potatoes
This 1967 film follows the exploits of a bank-robbing duo whose crime spree and tragic end captivated audiences and solidified their place in American pop culture.
Bonnie and Clyde
When was the first U.S. dollar printed?
a. 1860
b. 1861
c. 1862
d. 1863
1862
This means to take attention away from someone else or to receive praise for doing something they were going to do.
Steal someone's thunder
A system of billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Galaxy
This vegetable can be found in a cheesy spinach dip
Artichoke
This 1973 film follows a mother who seeks the help of two priests to rid her young daughter of a terrifying supernatural presence that has taken over her body in one of the most unsettling films in horror history.
The Exorcist
Who was the shortest-serving United States president?
William Henry Harrison - he got sick and died 31 days into his term after being elected in 1841.