Grammar
The past participle form of speak.
What is "spoke"?
In this 1994 film, Tom Hanks plays a man who finds himself in a series of historical events after a mysterious feather leads him on a journey.
What is "Forrest Gump"?
This common idiom means to be very excited or enthusiastic about something. It's often used to describe someone who is eager to do a particular activity.
What is "chomping at the bit"?
This 1992 rock anthem by Nirvana became an iconic grunge hit, featuring memorable lines like "Here we are now, entertain us."
What is "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
This famous wizard, created by J.K. Rowling, made his literary debut in 1997 and quickly became a global phenomenon.
Who is Harry Potter?
The adjective (for people) of the word "observation".
What is "observer"?
This 1999 science fiction film starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne explores the concept of a simulated reality.
What is "The Matrix"?
When someone says "break a leg" to you, they are using this theatrical idiom to wish you good luck. What's the more common phrase for wishing someone good luck in everyday situations?
What is "good luck"?
TLC released this chart-topping R&B hit in 1994, warning about the dangers of chasing waterfalls.
What is "Waterfalls"?
In 1999, this reality TV show premiered, stranding contestants on a deserted island and challenging them to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other.
What is "Survivor"?
The base form of "hid".
What is "hide"?
In this 1991 animated Disney classic, a young woman disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the Chinese army.
What is "Mulan"?
This slang term, popularized by teenagers in the 1990s, means to leave quickly or suddenly. It's often used when someone wants to exit a situation.
What is "bail"?
In 1997, this British band released their hit song "Bitter Sweet Symphony," known for its powerful orchestral arrangement and melancholic lyrics.
What is The Verve?
This iconic sitcom, which aired from 1994 to 2004, followed the lives of six friends living in New York City and became a cultural touchstone.
What is "Friends"?
It's a word we place before verbs to change the way a verb (action) is done.
What is an "adverb"?
In this 1993 thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, a wealthy entrepreneur creates a theme park featuring cloned dinosaurs.
What is "Jurassic Park"?
If someone tells you to "spill the beans," they're asking you to reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept confidential. What is the origin of this colorful idiom?
What is uncertain, but it may have come from an ancient Greek voting practice where white beans were used for approval and black beans for rejection.
This 1996 rap song by Los Del Rio became a global dance sensation with its catchy chorus and accompanying dance moves
What is "Macarena"?
In 1998, Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, revolutionizing the way we search for information online. What do we commonly call their algorithm for ranking web pages?
What is PageRank?
It's a symbol used for separating ideas in a sentence.
What's a "semicolon"?
This 1995 film, based on a Jane Austen novel, follows the romantic pursuits of a young woman named Emma Woodhouse.
What is "Clueless"?
This challenging idiom means to deceive or trick someone in a clever or deceitful way. It originates from the practice of using bait to catch animals. What is the expression?
What is "bait and switch"?
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men collaborated on this 1995 ballad, which held the record for the longest-running number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 until 2019.
What is "One Sweet Day"?
In the late 1990s, this Swedish pop group achieved international fame with hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia."
Who is ABBA?