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This expression means a person takes after one of their parents.
Chip off the old block
This typically refers to a child having the same personality traits or work ethic as a parent, rather than necessarily sharing the same physical build or appearance.
Even before she performed the final concert with the Supremes in 1970, she was recording her first solo album.
Diana Ross
She and Mary Wilson, fellow former Supreme, had a spat on stage at the Motown reunion years after the Supremes had disbanded. It ended with Ross shoving Wilson, and Smokey Robinson took the stage to defuse the scene.
This elongated car is used by wedding parties.
Limousine
Initially, they were used to transport freight. The name comes from the Limousin region in France.
What winged mammal uses echolocation for navigation?
The bat
Echolocation is the technique of emitting noise and listening for an echo that is used to detect other animals, food, and obstacles. Dolphins also use this method.
This bell rings inside the giant grandfather-style clock that is one of the dominating features of the London skyline.
BIG BEN
The clock’s proper name is the Great Clock of the Elizabeth Tower.
You do this when you complete an item on your to-do list.
Cross it off (or tick it off)
It’s helpful to prioritize tasks before creating a to-do list, and it’s beneficial to maintain both a long-term and a short-term task list.
He left his band of five family members in 1979 and struck out on his own with two consecutive hit albums, Off the Wall and Thriller, right out of the gate.
Michael Jackson
The Jackson 5, as the family band was known, consisted of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael.
The wizard set off from OZ with Dorthy and Toto in what to return her to Kansas?
Hot Air Balloon
What are the two shortest words in the English language consisting of only vowels?
A and I
Ready-made clothes are also called this.
Off the rack
Men’s custom suits are available in three categories: standard, premium, and luxury. In 2024, the minimum prices for men’s custom suits were $699 for standard, $1,200 for premium, and $1,400 for luxury.
In 1971, this Beatle started a band known as Wings.
Paul McCartney
His wife Linda played the keyboard. The band disbanded in 1981. Its most popular album is Band on the Run, which features two Top 10 singles, including the title song.
One tourist adventure in Venice is to ride one of these through the canals.
Gondola
All 280 components of modern Venetian gondolas are still handcrafted.
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
Planets in order from largest to smallest are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury. Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
Take this to exit the interstate highway system.
Off-ramp
Before the interstate was inaugurated, it could take more than two months to travel by car from coast to coast.
This popular duo, consisting of Paul and Art, who each went on to successful solo careers.
Simon and Garfunkel
They have since performed reunion tours together. “The Sound of Silence,” released in 1965, is the tune that catapulted their duo career.
This form of public transportation travels underground through tunnels to help people avoid traffic above.
Subway
What type of instrument is mentioned in the song “Oh! Susanna”?
Banjo
Stephen Foster wrote “Oh! Susanna” in 1846. A banjo is mentioned in the lyric “For I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee.”
Pharmaceuticals prescribed for purposes other than those officially approved are referred to as this.
Off-label
An example of off-label medication is gabapentin, an anti-seizure medication that is sometimes prescribed to treat nerve pain and hot flashes, among other ailments.
This singer was part of the New Christy Minstrels and the First Edition before becoming a huge solo star known for hits like “The Gambler.”
Kenny Rogers
According to the bio on his website, “Rogers sold over 120 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling male artists of all-time according to the RIAA, with one Diamond album, 20 Platinum albums, and 11 Gold albums.”
Used for crossing rivers or oceans, this large vehicle floats on water and can carry cars, cargo, or passengers.
Ferry
What is the term for the tackling of the quarterback in football?
Sack
Sacking the quarterback is a goal of the pass rusher.
To take the blush off this flower is to find something mundane that was once exciting.
Rose
The alternate expression is to take the bloom off the rose.
A member of many bands, including Genesis before launching his successful solo career, his tune “In the Air Tonight” is among his many contributions to the world of music.
Phil Collins
The highly decorated musician has won an Oscar, a Grammy, two BMI awards, three ASCAP awards, and two Golden Globes.
This type of vessel, used for thousands of years, moves across oceans and rivers by catching wind. Its design typically includes a hull, masts, and rigging, and it was essential for exploration, trade, and naval warfare before engines were invented.
Sailing ship/ Sail boat
For what sport is Mario Andretti famous?
Auto racing
Andretti was a championship race car driver. He had a long career, winning championships in three decades.