Idioms
To start a conversation in a social setting
What is Breaking the Ice
This country is home to the pyramids of Giza and the Nile River
What is Egypt
Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, this portrait of a woman is famous for her enigmatic smile
what is the Mona Lisa
A group of brothers named after renascence artist
Who are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
This Italian food staple is often twirled on a fork and comes in hundreds of shapes, from spaghetti to farfalle
what is Pasta
A major problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing
What is an Elephant in the Room
The city of Tokyo is the capital of this island nation in East Asia
What is Japan
Vincent van Gogh created this swirling night scene in 1889, capturing the view from his asylum room in France
What is Starry Night
Three girls being created by a failed experiement
Who are the Powerpuff Girls
Italians are famously pictured gesturing wildly with these, especially while emphasizing a point in conversation
What are Hand gestures
To endure a painful or difficult situation that is necessary
What is biting the bullet
Known as the “Land Down Under,” this country is both a continent and a country
What is Australia
Michelangelo sculpted this massive statue of a biblical hero holding a sling, displayed in Florence’s Accademia Gallery
What is David
A group of four who were exposed to cosmic rays from space who are referred as Marvel's first family
Who are the fantastic four
Italians are stereotypically known for gathering around this large daily ritual, often including chatting, laughing, and lots of food
what is a Family meal
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
What is Hitting the Nail on the Head
The Amazon River, the largest by discharge volume, flows primarily through this South American country
What is Brazil
Edvard Munch painted this iconic 1893 work depicting a figure holding its face in horror against a blood-red sky
What is the Scream
A group of individuals born with useful or odd powers feared by the public for their Mutations
who are the X-Men
You’re Italian if talking quietly is considered a tragedy and every conversation—about pasta, politics, or traffic—requires at least one shout
What is Loud Conversation
To get organized or prepared
What is Getting your Ducks in a Row
This European country has more volcanoes than any other in Europe and is famous for its geysers and hot springs
What is Iceland
This mural by Leonardo da Vinci covers the wall of a Milan convent’s dining hall, showing the moment Jesus announces one disciple will betray him
What is The Last Supper
Wearing colorful costumes and mechs that can be morphed together often performing flips and triggering explosions
Who are the Power Rangers
The act of not getting rid of something because you never know when you are going to need it
What is Hording