Food Idioms
Carrot top
What is redhead? Lucille Ball is a famous redhead, but she was actually a natural brunette.
Areas above this circle are often called the “Land of the Midnight Sun,” but in the winter, those same areas receive days of no sunlight.
What is Arctic? The North Pole receives no sunlight from January 21 through February 21.
To err is human; to forgive, [missing word].
What is divine? The quote is by Alexander Pope, a British poet and satirist. It comes from one of his 18th-century writings.
This cherry and an orange slice garnish a whiskey sour.
What is maraschino? The cherries are soaked in an Italian liquor called maraschino. It’s dyed bright red, and you can find them dyed other colors.
Born January 1, 1752, this seamstress is thought to have sewn the first American flag
Who is Betsy Ross? We learned about Betsy Ross in school, but there seems to be no verifiable evidence crediting her with sewing the first flag. She did demonstrate to George Washington that she knew how to cut a five-pointed star with a single cut of the fabric.
Someone who exhibits grace under pressure is said to be cool as this
What is cucumber? This idiom is often used to describe unflappable people.
No two of these winter precipitations are alike.
What are snowflakes? They are allegedly no more alike than fingerprints.
That which does not kill us makes us [missing word].
What is stronger? The quote is attributed to German scholar Friedrich Nietzsche; however, some psychologists disagree with this.
This grapefruit is named for a precious stone
What is ruby (red)? Pink and red grapefruits are sweeter than white and yellow grapefruits.
Born January 6, 1912, this man, who is also Marlo’s father, founded St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Who is Danny Thomas? He once prayed to St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes. Thomas promised to build a shrine to St. Jude in return for his help.. Marlo now serves as spokesperson for the hospital, and you have probably seen her fundraising efforts on TV.
Cream of the crop
What is the best?
This is what happens every spring when snow and ice turn to water.
What is thaw?
If you want something done right, do it [missing word].
What is yourself? French dramatist Charles-Guillaume Étienne coined it in French.
This is the fruit most often used in shortcake.
What is strawberry? Sometimes you’ll see a mixed berry shortcake—usually on TV.
Born January 12, 1958, this English-born war correspondent spent her formative years living in Iran. She joined CNN in 1983 and remained there until 2010, reporting from wherever trouble was brewing. She is now primarily with ABC.
Who is Christiane Amanpour? She received the Edward R. Murrow Award in 2002.
When the work is easy and the pay is exceptional, you’re riding this train. Also used when someone makes a killing in the stock market. Easy money.
What is gravy? Those who bought Microsoft stock in the beginning and held on to it rode the gravy train to wealth.
Snowflakes are transparent, but they appear white because they reflect this.
What is light? Snow can be different colors, depending on the impurities in the snowflakes
Necessity is the mother of [missing word].
What is invention? Plato said it, but it may not be the literal translation of the proverb
Once you get past the rind, the meat of this fruit is a little more than 90 percent water.
What is watermelon? Eating watermelon is a great way for people who do not like water to rehydrate after exercise. Ripe watermelons are bursting with nutrients.
Born January 12, 1964, he is founder and CEO of Amazon as well as the owner of the Washington Post.
Who is Jeff Bezos? He also founded Blue Origin, a spaceflight company based in Texas.
To use your noodle is to use this body part.
What is brain or head? It means to think logically or rationally
Snowflakes always have this number of sides.
What is six? It’s the only way water molecules can fit together to form a snowflake.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and [three missing words].
What is remove all doubt? The Yale Book of Quotations attributes the quote to Abraham Lincoln. It’s also attributed to Maurice Switzer, a U.S. humor and satire author. In more recent times, the original quote has evolved into “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt.”
This seafood with the green-black shell turns bright red after cooking.
What is lobster? The change in color is caused by a biochemical reaction that allows the true color of the shell to appear.
Born January 17, 1939, this daytime talk-show host is married to Connie Chung.
Who is Maury Povich? His current talk show, The Maury Show, is syndicated.