IDIOMS
an important person
SOMEONE OF NOTE
What do you call a word, image, expression, etc. that have been overused to an extent that they seem banal and trivial
CLICHÉ
As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by the staff.
NO SOONER HAD WE ARRIVED THAN WE WERE GREETED BY THE STAFF
How many stripes are there on the US flag?
13
pretend not to notice sth
TURN A BLIND EYE TO
Which adjective means noticeable, styling, exhiting, colourful?
it starts with F
Flamboyant
You shouldn't do it on any account.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD YOU DO IT
How many days does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
365
to make you respond in an emotional way
STRIKE A CHORD
Which two adjectives can you form from the word "awe"?
awesome
awe-inspiring
You won't find this often.
RARELY WILL YOU FIND THIS
How many keys does a classic piano have?
88
someone's favourite person
THE APPLE OF ONE'S EYE
What is another word for a "masterpiece"
(clue - 2 words)
MAGNUM OPUS
If it hadn't been for Ben, we would have to splash out on the hotel.
HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR BEN, ...
What number is represented by the Roman numeral XC?
90
very quickly
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
This verb meaning to cut a particular material, such as wood, to create a particular shape or pattern. It can also be used when cutting turkey at a festive table.
CARVE
I didn't really know that the conversation was recorded.
LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT THE CONVERSATION WAS RECORDED.
What is a perfect score in a gymnastics exercise?
10