ANIMAL IDIOMS
The very obvious major problem wasn't even discussed, though we all knew it was this enormous plant eating mammal amongst us.
the elephant in the room
This unit measures time and equals 60 seconds.
minute
This abbreviation refers to a personal identification number used at ATMs.
PIN
This professional argues cases in court and advises clients on legal matters.
lawyer / attorney
It's the force that pulls objects toward Earth.
gravity
What seemed simple has turned into a complex problem, like one of these containers of slimy creatures.
a can of worms
This unit is used to measure weight in the U.S., with 16 in a pound.
ounces
This emergency medical technique combines chest compressions and rescue breaths.
CPR
This person designs buildings and oversees their construction plans.
architect
Dry ice is the solid form of this colorless gas found in carbonated drinks.
carbon dioxide
Completely unprotected and easy to target, like a bird just waiting to be shot.
a sitting duck
There are 5,280 feet in this unit of distance.
mile
This three-letter agency handles air travel security in the U.S.
TSA
This professional helps people buy, sell, and rent homes.
real estate agent
Before it was widely used in medicine, nitrous oxide, aka this, was used for fun & recreation.
laughing gas
I'm pretty sure he's only skilled in a single area as one of these small horses.
one-trick pony
This unit measures electric power and is named after a Scottish engineer.
Watt
The “DC” in DC Comics originally stood for these crime-solving words.
Detective Comics
A licensed professional who prescribes medication for mental health conditions is called this.
psychiatrist
It's the molecule that carries genetic instructions, often called the blueprint of life.
DNA
I love it when I get this largest portion of something, as would befit the King of the Jungle.
the lion's share
This unit measures temperature on the scale commonly used in the United States.
Fahrenheit
This three-letter term refers to a student’s academic performance average.
GPA
This person writes news stories and reports on current events.
journalist
Because of its similar appearance, iron pyrite is also called by this two-word name.
fool's gold