Homonyms
Quick Hunger
Fast
Goliath
David
Gâteau de fromage (French)
Cheesecake
What is the best way
to loose weight
In French, “pain perdu” literally means “lost bread.”
French Toast
In Japan, it’s considered rude to do this while eating.
Make eye contact
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
Petty larceny
stealing something of low value
The land of Canaan — the Promised Land given to the Israelites — is now largely within this modern-day country.
Isreal
This road was where Saul of Tarsus was struck by a heavenly light and temporarily blinded.
Road to Damascus
This iconic American company’s “Stratocaster” model helped define the sound of rock ’n’ roll.
Fender
Healthy Tantrum
Fit
John the Baptist
Herod or Executioner
Tarta de calabaza (Spanish)
Pumpkin Pie
Why does my cat
Bite me
In Spanish, “ropa vieja” literally means “old clothes.”
a shredded beef dish
In the Middle East, showing this body part to someone — even the sole of it — is a major insult.
Bottom of the foot
I've hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
embezzlement
theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
The city of Babylon was located in what is now this Middle Eastern nation.
Iraq
This famous Roman road was traveled by the apostle Paul on his way to appeal before Caesar.
Appian Way
Les Paul models are made by this guitar brand founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Gibson
Pony Larangitis
Horse Hoarse
Jezebel
Jehu's Men or Court officials
Torta di mele (Italian)
Apple Pie
Why do people in jeopardy
Answer in questions
In German, “handy” refers not to something convenient, but to this everyday device.
cell phone
In Thailand, this body part is viewed as the most sacred, so touching someone’s is extremely disrespectful.
The head
I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me?
Defenestration
throwing someone or something out of a window
Mount Ararat, where Noah’s ark came to rest, is found in this modern-day country.
Turkey
The Israelites were commanded to make roads leading to these Cities, where the manslayer would run too.
Cities of Refuge
This small wooden piece supports the strings on a guitar’s body and helps transfer their vibration to the soundboard.
Bridge
Metal Guide
Lead
Sisera
Jael
Kuchen der Engel (German)
Angel food cake
What should I
Make for dinner
In Portuguese, “saudade” has no perfect English equivalent — it describes this bittersweet feeling of longing for something or someone lost.
Nostalgia
Giving a “thumbs up” is friendly in the U.S., but in parts of Greece and the Middle East, it’s roughly the same as this obscene gesture.
Flipping some one off
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Usury
charging excessively high interest on a loan
The ancient kingdom of Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, lies within this modern-day nation.
Jordan
Roads leading here had to be kept in good order, as Jehovah commanded all males to visit three times a year.
Jerusalem
This electric guitar feature uses magnetic coils to convert string vibration into sound signals.
a pickup
Secure Paddock
Stable
Eglon
Ehud
Torta de terciopelo rojo (Spanish)
Red Velvet Cake
Is it rude to
Wear a hat indoors
In Italian, “acqua alta” literally means “high water” — and it floods this famous city.
Venice
In Japan, this small act of generosity is actually considered insulting.
Tipping
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
Sedition
encouraging people to rebel against authority or government
The bustling port cities of Tyre and Sidon are part of this modern country.
Lebanon
The parable of the good Samaritan takes place on a lonely stretch of road leading from Jerusalem to this nearby city.
Jericho
This guitarist, nicknamed “Slowhand,” played with Cream and Derek and the Dominos, and is known for “Layla.”
Eric Clapton
Enclosure Marker
Pen
Ishbosheth (son of Saul)
Rechab or Baanah
Gâteau de la forêt noire (French)
Black Forest Cake
What happens if I don't
Go to jury duty
In Finnish, “kalsarikännit” literally means “getting drunk in your underwear at home.”
a night in (relaxing and drinking alone)
In India, eating or passing items with this is considered unclean.
Left hand
Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she woos me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
Racketeering
dishonest and fraudulent business dealings
Known for its silver, Tarshish is associated with this modern day country.
Spain
Early followers of Jesus were spoken of as belonging to this group.
The Way
Developed in the early 1930s, this was the first commercially successful electric guitar, nicknamed “the frying pan.”
Rickenbacker