FLOWERS
In Our Culture
100
China Rose & Lotus Blossoms
Flowers of China
100
REVERSE JEOPARDY! What is the meaning of the expression, "NOT FOR ALL THE TEA IN CHINA"
MEANING: (according to "American Heritage of Idioms") Originated in Australia it alludes to the presumed huge quantity of tea grown in China [ Late 1800's]
200
Camellia
What is a variety of Chinese Flower?
200
REVERSE JEOPARDY: What is the meaning of the phrase, "CHOP - CHOP" ........and Why?
ANSWER: the phrase "CHOP-CHOP" means to hurry and (rather..) most likely is derived from the Malay word - "chepat", meaning " to make haste". (MALAY is a dialect spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
300
Azaleas
What is a variety of Chinese Flower
300
REVERSE JEOPARDY: Meaning of "TAKING A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA"
ANSWER: Something taking an undue amount of time.....OR.... in the case of the popular 1948 song recorded by Kay Kyser, taking your time in a leisurely fashion. (LISTEN)
400
Narcissus
What is a variety of Chinese Flower
400
A very common expression, this Idiom means that you may only get a single chance at something and the phrase is not generally attributed to Chinese origins. HINT: A sound made by the rapping of the knuckles is involved.
What is : "AN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS BUT ONCE AT THE DOOR" .....BONUS CARD
500
Plum Blossom
What is a variety of Chinese Flower?
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