Phrasal Verbs
A child (or a politician) does this when they create a story or lie.
What is "making something up"?
A phrase which means "Experience gathered" (usually in years).
What is "Under one's belt"/"Under my belt"?
This is the English word for German's "Hexe."
What is a "witch"?
This word describes an area barely within the city limits.
What is "outskirts"?
The American English word for a "Punkt" at the end of a sentence.
What is a period?
This phrasal verb means to discover something randomly.
"Come across"
Describes an event that happens very rarely.
What is "Once in a blue moon"?
A pumpkin is called this special term once it's been carved with a face or other design.
What is a "jack-o-lantern"?
This word describes something which is too insignificant to make a difference overall.
What is "negligible"?
The British English word for a "Punkt" at the end of a sentence.
What is a full stop?
To refresh a skill which was previously more advanced.
What is "brushing up on"?
This phrase has Scottish origins and means "focus hard on a task."
What is "hunker down"?
Children use this classic phrase to ask for candy on Halloween.
What is "trick-or-treat!"?
A word meaning "not able to be explained."
What is "inexplicable"?
This slang word is used to enthusiastically agree with someone.
What is "periodt!"?
Someone who can only afford the necessities in life is doing this.
What is "getting by"?
Used to ask others to be patient with you.
What is "bear with me"/"bear with"?
The English word for German's Besen.
What is "broom"/"broomstick"?d
A word which means to be qualified for something.
What is "eligible"?
This seasonal drink at Starbucks is designed to taste like an autumn pie.
What is a "pumpkin spice latte"?
To finally complete a task which had been delayed.
What is "getting around to"?
Describes two or more people who share the same values, opinions, or other characteristics.
What is "cut from the same cloth"?
This term describes the action of going from house to house in costume asking for candy.
What is "trick-or-treating"?
This word was borrowed from French and describes the emotion of being bored with life.
What is "ennui"?
The English word for the piece of paper on which votes are cast in an election.
What is a "ballot"?