IdiomsðŸ’
Run for cover.
What is to seek shelter?
If you’re outdoors during a thunderstorm, you should run for cover—inside, not under a tree.
What is the Seven Seas?
There are actually 50 seas but it is a figurative expression that means sailing on all the known seas of the world.
This land mammal has the largest ears.
What is an elephant?
The elephant has only a few sweat glands, located in its feet, so the huge ears help keep them cool.
Capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador.
What is St. John’s?
It’s the oldest and easternmost city in North America and was first visited by explorer John Cabot.
Cry over spilled milk.
What is to cry over past events that cannot be undone?
Rather than dwelling on past events that didn’t turn out as expected, learn from mistakes and concentrate on the present and the future.
This sea is named after the Caribs, the Indigenous people who lived there when Europeans landed in the 15th century.
What is the Caribbean Sea?
The Caribbean Sea consists of more than 7,000 islands, and temperatures stay right around 81ºF (27ºC) year-round.
This Disney character has a hat with his round ears on it.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
Roy Williams, a Disney employee who appeared in four Mickey Mouse seasons, created the hat in the 1950s.
Largest city in Brazil.
What is São Paulo?
It’s a city and a state with over 12 million residents.
Born with a silver spoon in the mouth.
What is to be born into a wealthy family?
The idiom reflects the advantages of having money from birth.
This is the world’s saltiest sea.
What is the Dead Sea?
It’s so salty that it’s difficult to swim in. Don’t shave before dipping into it because irritated areas of the body are in for a serious sting
This idiom says that you’d better be careful when talking about a secret because these have ears.
What are the walls?
That is especially true with today’s technology.
The state capital of Minnesota, forms the "Twin Cities" with neighboring Minneapolis.
What is St Paul?
In 1841, the settlement was named Saint-Paul by Father Lucien Galtier, a priest from France, in honor of Paul the Apostle.
The tail wagging the dog.
What is a small part of something becoming too important and controlling the whole thing?
The phrase appeared in the 1858 play Our American Cousin.
This sea touches more countries than any other sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
It washes up on the shores of more than 20 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
This Dutch artist cut off part of his ear.
Who is Van Gogh?
No one knows why he did this on a cold night before Christmas Eve.
Formerly known as Leningrad.
What is St. Petersburg, Russia?
Before it was Leningrad, it was St. Petersburg, so it was changed back to its original name.
Chew the fat.
What is engaging small talk?
Often about trivial matters or gossip. It appears that it originated in the late 1800’s and referred to the grumbling of junior officers in the military.
This sea near the Arctic Ocean is known for its semiprecious amber.
What is the Baltic Sea?
Its amber is also called Baltic gold. It comes from the resin of ancient trees that are now covered by the water of the Baltic Sea and is used for jewelry and interior design of palaces and other buildings.
This is the medical specialist that deals with hearing.
What is an audiologist?
Many hold a doctor of audiology (AuD) or PhD, and they can help with loss of hearing and balance issues.
Missouri’s major city on the Mississippi River.
What is St. Louis?
Take a trip to the Gateway Arch for a great view of the river. The river also flows through St. Charles, Missouri.