Between a rock and a hard place
You’re in a very difficult situation with no easy solution.
Debilitate
To weaken or drain strength
"The illness debilitated him for weeks."
This country has a festival where people throw tomatoes at each other.
Spain (La Tomatina)
A shrimp’s heart is located here.
in its head
In this country, it's rude to point your feet at someone.
Thailand
Reinvent the wheel
You’re trying something pointless or unnecessary.
Disdain
"She looked at the mess with obvious disdain"
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
"She looked at the mess with obvious disdain"
You can mail a coconut without packaging in this island nation.
Hawaii (USA)
In ancient Rome, this animal was used as a heating blanket.
Ferret
In which country do people traditionally eat KFC on Christmas?
Japan
Show your true colours
You’ve revealed your true intentions.
Tenacious
Holding firm to a belief or course of action
This country has a public holiday called “National Hugging Day.”
Finland
What animal can hold its breath longer than a dolphin?
Sloth
In which country is it common to say “I'm getting fat” as a compliment?
Nigeria
Go off the rails
To start behaving uncontrollably or unpredictably.
Magnanimous
Generous or forgiving, especially to a rival
The Great Emu War took place here in 1932 where soldiers armed with machine guns tried to control a growing emu population. Despite their efforts, the emus outran the soldiers, and the birds "won" — making it one of history’s most bizarre and unsuccessful wildlife control attempts.
Australia
What’s the world’s most translated document?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What country uses kissing three times on the cheek as a greeting?
The Netherlands
Déjà vu
You feel like something is familiar, even though it's not.
Flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
"His flippant response annoyed the teacher."
This country’s currency has braille printed on every note.
Canada
What year was the Internet invented?
1983
This country has a festival where people dress as devils and chase others.
Spain (El Colacho)