Multiple Meaning Words
Break
verb - to cause damage or to separate something
ALSO verb - to interrupt
noun - a pause in work or during an activity or event.
A blessing in disguise
A good thing that seemed bad at first
Antonym for full
empty
To put something on hold
To pause or delay something
Who is the creator of Black Mirror and what is his/her nationality?
Charlie Brooker, English
Leave
verb: to go away from somewhere
verb: to remain
The ink will leave a stain on my shirt.
verb: to deposit or deliver
ALSO noun: to be absent from work or duty
James is at home on leave today. She will not be attending the meeting.
Beat around the bush
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
Synonym for important
significant, major, crucial
I'm just pulling your leg
To joke with someone
What do you call a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected constituency (UK)?
a politician
Date
noun - they day of the month or year
noun - a meeting with someone, often romantic
verb - to show the age of something
This food at this restaurant is delicious but the old-fashioned décor really dates it.
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
Antonym for deceit
fairness, honesty
We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
Let's not talk about that problem right now
We'll address that problem if/when it arrises
What is the minority language in Scotland AND in which part of the country is it still spoken?
Gaelic.
It is spoken in the northwest coast and western (Hebrides) islands.
Bark
noun - the sharp cry of a dog (or fox or seal...)
noun - the outer layer of trees
verb - utter (a command or question) abruptly or aggressively.
She was barking orders at me all morning.
The elephant in the room
A huge, awkward or obvious problem that everyone avoids talking about.
Synonym for woke
informed, knowledgable, clued up
Every cloud has a silver lining
Good things come after bad things
every difficult, bad or sad situation has a comforting or more hopeful aspect, even though this may not be immediately apparent.
What was the outcome of the Scottish Independence Referendum in 2014 (to the nearest %)
E.g. Yes (for independence) __%
No/Better Together (Against independence) __%
Yes 45%
No/Better Together 55 %
Fall
5 inches of snow fell last night
verb - to lose your balance and collapse
noun (US) - autumn, the autumnal season from late septemner - late november
I can't wrap my head around this
I don't understand this
Antonym for competence
incompetence, inability
Your guess is as good as mine
I have no idea
What was the storyline of the Black Mirror episode, "The Entire History of You"?
You must mention the name main piece of technology used. Hint: The _ _ _ _ _.
The story is based on the idea humans can now use an implant to record their memories and replay them back whenever they want.
The implant is called The Grain.