Words & Phrases
To invent a new word or phrase is to do this--makes cents
What is to coin?
The fissure of Rolando is found in this topmost & probably importantmost part of the brain
What is the cerebrum?
"D'oh!"
What are The Simpsons?
This actress who captured our hearts as little Gertie in "E.T."
Who is Drew Barrymore?
"The hog products you crave", or a mammal with quills
What is pork you pine?
Meaning "false step" in French, it's a socially embarrassing act or remark
What is a faux pas?
The strongest muscle of the body is the masseter muscle, which is located here
What is the jaw?
"Yabba dabba doo!"
What are the Flinstones?
This actor as adult film star Dirk Diggler in "Boogie Nights"
Who is Mark Wahlberg?
"A spot for handing out pink slips", or a hearth at the base of a chimney
What is a fire place?
Term for the technical jargon of attorneys & their documents
What is legalese?
Each of these organs is encased in a sac called the pleura
What are the lungs?
"Bazinga!"
What is The Big Bang Theory?
This actor as stoned surfer Jeff Spicoli in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"
Who is Sean Penn?
"What you say to scare a lemon pie topping", or an Australian aboriginal weapon
What is Boo! meringue?
"He who pays the piper holds the reins" is an example of this, incorrectly fusing 2 symbolic comparisons
What is a mixed metaphor?
If you want to be formal about it, "vermiform" precedes the name of this tube that seems to serve no purpose but can become inflamed
What is the appendix?
"Nanu-nanu"
What is Mork & Mindy?
This Canadian-born actress in the title role of "Juno"
Who is Ellen Page?
"Where Noah stored his bees aboard his vessel", or a place where historical documents & records are kept
What is an ark hive?
From the Latin for "announce", this means to pronounce clearly & correctly
What is to enunciate?
The name of this internal organ is a synonym for ill humor or bad temper
What is a spleen?
"Book 'em, Danno"
What is Hawaii Five-O?
It was dangerous territory when this actress played Iris, a child prostitute without a heart of gold.
Who is Jodie Foster?
"To break God's law until a prime time hour", or to sparkle brightly
What is sin 'til late?