American Idioms
What does it mean to "twist someone's arm"?
To be pressured into doing an activity.
What type of money are "bills"?
Paper money. Not coins.
What does "to get rid of" mean?
To stop using, to stop doing.
What is the name of the document you need to get on the plane?
Boarding pass or ticket.
Give an example of a debate question.
This must be a "yes or no" question.
What does "jonesing" mean? What does it mean to be "jonesing" for something?
To be craving. To want
What is the second most-used word for "money"?
Who is a "principal" in a school?
A principal is the head of the school and handles discipline issues.
What do most passengers take with them when they fly to pack their belongings?
What are the two sides of a debate called?
Pro and Con
What does it mean to "take a rain check"?
To delay or postpone an event. To agree on a later date.
What word do Americans use to say money that ALSO is an animal?
Bucks
What does "to flunk" mean?
To fail an exam.
What is the phrase describing when a plane comes back down after flying?
Landing.
What is an assertion?
An opinion.
What does it mean to give someone your "John Hancock"?
To give someone your signature.
What does it mean to "bring home the bacon"?
To make money for the household.
What is a "multiple choice exam"?
An exam where all the answers are given and you choose the correct answer.
What is the phrase describing when a plane starts flying?
Take off.
Give an example of evidence for an assertion.
What does it mean when someone says, "It's time you face the music."
To face reality, accept a situation.
What does it mean to be "making big bucks"?
To make a lot of money.
A national test that all students must take.
What is an itinerary?
Your schedule for you flight; when your flight will board, take off, and land.
What does "reasoning" mean in the context of a debate?
The reason why you support the opinion.