Phrase meanings
What are you doing when you “Hold out an olive branch?”
you’re apologizing
Cut to the ____
Chase
What does “stirring the pot” refer to?
To cause trouble by gossiping, tales, or rumors
At this specific temperature are the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales equal
What is -40 degrees?
This theory, famously represented by the equation E=mc², was developed by Albert Einstein
What is the theory of relativity?
When you “kick the bucket,” you…
Die
Don’t ___ before you can ____
Run, walk
What happens when you “bark up the wrong tree?”
You are pursuing the wrong course
This iron-containing protein in red blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen.
What is hemoglobin?
The scientific study of fungi is called this
What is mycology?
If you “nip in the bud,” you…
Stop
Down to ____
Earth
“Between a rock and a hard place” means…
To face difficulties
Protons and neutrons are themselves made up of these even smaller subatomic particles
What are quarks?
An adult human body typically has this many bones
What are 206?
If your “on cloud nine,” your…
Happy
Hard to _____
Swallow
What are you when you “buy a lemon?”
To make a bad bargain
This is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes
What is the Richter scale?
Known as the 'powerhouse of the cell,' this organelle is responsible for cellular respiration
What are mitochondria?
What are you doing when your “cutting corners?”
You’re doing something poor to save money or time
A _____ in disguise
Blessing
If you “bite a Bullet,” you…
Make a hard decision when you don’t want to
Water has this pH value, meaning it is a neutral substance
What is 7?
This process is how plants convert sunlight into energy.
What is photosynthesis?