AP Notes 144-164

Question 1

A phrase that has been transliterated into American English as “Botched up.” This means to mess things up

Answer 1

“bouched up”

Question 2

to release stress and anger

Answer 2

blowing off some steam

Question 3

this is sourced in superstition. It is a wish of good luck but the words suggest the opposite

Answer 3

break a leg

Question 4

a message of difficulty or pain will not only avoid in the future, but will be afraid even where there is no cause

Answer 4

a burnt child treads the fire

Question 5

someone who “holds a candle” is much less competent than the task-doer

Answer 5

cant hold a candle to…

Question 6

mocking birds are typically referred to as cat birds. Mocking birds are typically sitting at the top of a tree so the catbird seat is a high position

Answer 6

the catbird seat

Question 7

Thomas crapper is credited for indoor plumbing, so restrooms are referred to as the _____

Answer 7

in the crapper

Question 8

Julius Caesar enacted aggression by crossing the Rubicon River. In modern day, this term means to commit to a given action that permits not return.

Answer 8

crossing the Rubicon