"All we talk about is food"
Hand gestures
"The" is "The" most common word in "The" English language
___&___
Beating a dead metaphor
200

This fast food chain is the largest (by revenue) and offers a variety of food. Often related to a broken machine

Mc'Donalds

200

This hand gesture was often used in the anti-war efforts in the 60s & 70s with a predominant meaning.

Peace Sign

200

In 1939, this iconic musical personifies 3 non-human characters along with one girl, as they skip to the Emerald City. 

The Wizard of Oz

200

The ___&___, or Causality of something refers to the action something and the result of it.

Cause & Effect

200

From the practice of giving cigars as prizes at carnivals, this dead metaphor is now used during a competition, particularly when the opponent loses.

Close but no cigar.

400

The name of this meal comes with six tenders, fries, toast, coleslaw, a drink, and two restaurant special sauces

Caniac Combo

400

This hand signal is often associated with hatred and anger to another person, often said with a two word vulgar phrase

Middle finger

400

This confection lives on Drury Lane, do you know him?

The Muffin Man

400

___&___ often is associated with being pleasantly quick or brief. these two words also describe Aaron.

Short & Sweet

400

Originally, this word was a literal boundary drawn around a prison perimeter. If one crossed it, they would be shot.

Deadline

600

By Italian law, this cheese requires a minimum of one year before being sold. 

 Parmesan

600

This two or three finger hand gesture is notably used during a "grungier" live music performance.

Rock On

600

From the first time it's blown, this item represents civilization, democracy, and order. With a bombShell of events, this item is from is a classic novel.

The Conch

600

The US Government is split into three branches in order to keep a sense of ___&___ to limit, block, or oversee the other branches.

Checks & Balances

600

When a company goes ____ ____, or when a dead fish floats on top of the water.

Goes Belly Up

800

More than 90% of US. citizens don't get enough of this nutrient though it is not considered an essential nutrient. 

Fiber

800

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This hand gesture is used by Sheldon Cooper in both "The Big Bang Theory" and "Young Sheldon" and is the greeting/farewell sign in Star Trek.

Vulcan Salute

800

This famous 1988 book, though banned by Iran in 2011, is considered the bestselling philosophical adventure novel. The title of this book is also the name of a famous rap producer- notably for his work on "E. Coli" by Earl Sweatshirt.

The Alchemist.

800

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"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except ___&___."- Ben Franklin

Death and Taxes

800

This dead metaphor refers to something that seems attractive or valuable but really isn't worth anything.

All that glitters is not gold

1000

Name the five food tastes

Sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami

1000

Used notably in physics, this right and left hand signal is used to differentiate electric motors and electric generators.

Fleming's hand rules

1000

The main character of this 2004 Thriller movie ate only an apple and a can of tuna over a four month period for his character. He weighed approximately 120 pounds at the time of filming (which he gained all back plus more for his role in another movie six months later). What is the name of this 2004 movie. 

The Machinist. 

1000

___&___ is an idiom that refers to someones hardships, experiences, or problems; often to test their patience or resolution. 

Trials & Tribulation 

1000

this phrase entered English through Portuguese sailors describing Southeast Asian warriors experiencing a culturally specific condition of trance-like rage. Also means to behave wildly and uncontrollably

To Run Amok