Conversation Phrases
This phrase means "Can you help me?"
CAN YOU GIVE ME A HAND
Something that happens rarely is said to happen ....?
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
"I really don’t like her" means:
A) Strong dislike
B) Mild dislike
A) STRONG DISLIKE
"Sarah drives only to work on Tuesday" means:
A) On Tuesday, she doesn’t drive anywhere except work
B) She doesn’t drive to work on other days
A) ON TUESDAY, SHE DOESN'T DRIVE ANYWHERE EXCEPT WORK
This city is called "The Birthplace of Jazz". Double points if you can also name something else the city is famous for.
NEW ORLEANS
MARDI GRAS, BOURBON STREET, BEIGNETS, JUMBALAYA, GUMBO
This phrase means "Let's talk soon to share updates".
LET'S TOUCH BASE LATER
If I'm nervous I have ...?
BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH
"I have a little money" means:
A) Some money (positive)
B) Almost no money (negative)
A) SOME MONEY (POSITIVE)
"Christina just finished reading the mystery novel" means:
A) She finished reading the book recently
B) The mystery novel is the only book she finished
A) SHE FINISHED READING THE BOOK RECENTLY
Name at least 3 of the 5 main characters in How I Met Your Mother. Double points if you can name all 5.
MARSHALL, LILY, TED, BARNEY AND ROBIN
This phrase means "It's not a problem".
NO BIG DEAL
If you accomplish two things at the same time, you ...?
KILL TWO BIRDS WITH TWO STONES
"Only Paul passed the math exam" means:
A) No one except Paul passed
B) Paul failed all the tests except math
A) NO ONE EXCEPT PAUL PASSED
I don’t really like her.
A) Strong dislike
B) Mild dislike
B) MILD DISLIKE
Yellowstone National Park spans two US states. Name one of them. Double points if you can name both.
WYOMING AND MONTANA
This phrase means "Update me regularly with new information".
KEEP ME POSTED
If you feel sick or unwell, you are feeling ...?
UNDER THE WEATHER
"I ate just salad" means:
A) I ate recently
B) I ate nothing but salad
B) I ATE NOTHING BUT SALAD
Paul only passed the math exam.
A) No one except Paul passed
B) Paul failed all the tests except math
B) PAUL FAILED ALL THE TEST EXCEPT MATH
Who won the 2025 Super Bowl? Double points if you can name the quarterback from either team that played.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
JALEN HURTS, PATRICK MAHOMES
This phrase means "Things are fine; I’m doing well".
CAN'T COMPLAIN
If it's raining very heavily, it's ...?
RAINING CATS AND DOGS
"He drinks coffee only in the morning" means:
A) He doesn’t drink coffee at other times
B) He drinks nothing but coffee in the morning
A) HE DOESN'T DRINK COFFEE AT OTHER TIMES
I just ate salad.
A) I ate recently
B) I ate nothing but salad
A) I ATE RECENTLY
February has one federal holiday and two other "celebration" days that are well-known in the US. Name one of them. Double points if you can name all three.
PRESIDENT'S DAY, VALENTINE'S DAY, GROUNDHOG'S DAY
This phrase means "A quick warning or reminder".
JUST A HEADS UP
When you go to sleep, you ...?
HIT THE SACK
"Samuel arrived just in time" means:
A) Everyone else arrived too late
B) Samuel was almost late, but he made it in time
B) SAMUEL WAS ALMOST LATE, BUT HE MADE IT IN TIME
Few people showed up to the party.
A) The party was a success
B) There were only one or two people at the party
B) THERE WERE ONLY ONE OR TWO PEOPLE AT THE PARTY
Which superhero's weakness is Kryptonite? Double points if you know his regular name also.
This phrase means "I’m listening carefully".
I'M ALL EARS
Something I don't like or enjoy is ...?
NOT MY CUP OF TEA
"Nearly all the students failed the test" means:
A) All the students passed, but almost failed
B) Most of the students failed the test
B) MOST OF THE STUDENTS FAILED THE TEST
Just Samuel arrived in time.
A) Everyone else arrived too late
B) Samuel was almost late, but he made it in time
A) EVERYONE ELSE ARRIVED TOO LATE
What do the red and white stripes on the American flag represent? Double points if you know who is credited with sewing the first American flag.
THE STRIPES REPRESENT THE ORIGINAL 13 COLONIES, BETSY ROSS
This phrase means "Let’s start working on something"
LET'S GET THE BALL ROLLING
Something that is very easy is a ...?
PIECE OF CAKE
"I said she only stole the money" means:
A) No one except me said she stole the money
B) I said she stole the money but nothing else
B) I SAID SHE STOLE THE MONEY BUT NOTHING ELSE
Only I said she stole the money.
A) No one except me said she stole the money
B) I said she stole the money but nothing else
A) NO ONE EXCEPT ME SAID SHE STOLE THE MONEY
California is home to 9 National Parks. Name 3 of them. Double points if you can name 6.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, KING'S CANYON NATIONAL PARK, LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK, PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK, CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
This phrase means "It's a situation where everyone benefits"
IT'S A WIN-WIN SITUATION
If you are caught doing something wrong, you are ...?
CAUGHT RED-HANDED
"The company lost almost all its files in the fire" means:
A) Most of the files burned in the fire
B) They didn’t lose any files, but they thought they might
A) MOST OF THE FILES BURNED IN THE FIRE
He drinks only coffee in the morning.
A) He doesn’t drink coffee at other times
B) He drinks nothing but coffee in the morning
B) HE DRINKS NOTHING BUT COFFEE IN THE MORNING
I've lived for at least one year in 4 different cities. Name 2. Double points if you can name all 4.
PHILADELPHIA, SAN DIEGO, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK CITY
This phrase means "It’s fine; don’t worry".
NO WORRIES
If you accidentally reveal a secret, you ...?
LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG
"Molly went to the party after she finished her work" means:
A) Molly finished her work before the party
B) Molly finished her work after the party
A) MOLLY FINISHED HER WORK BEFORE THE PARTY
All the students nearly failed the test.
A) All the students passed, but almost failed
B) Most of the students failed the test
A) ALL OF THE STUDENTS PASSED, BUT ALMOST FAILED
What kind of dog is Petey? Double points if you know how old he is.
MALTIPOO, 11 YEARS OLD