C.L. TEST 121-140 Flashcards

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1
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This is an obvious canine reference.

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What is his bark is worse then his bark? (#121)

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2
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If dogs bark a lot they are rarely in the mood to do….

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What is attack? (#121)

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3
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This reference refers to something rather impossible

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What is when pigs fly? (#122)

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4
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We normally say “when pigs fly” when what happens?

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When we are asked something against our better judgement.

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5
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To the botanist, this term would make perfect sense.

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What is the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree? (#123)

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This term is also used to indicate someone doing something not that smart.

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What is the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree? (#123)

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7
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This term means only the best

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What is fit for a queen? (#124)

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8
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Thus term we associate with

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What is fit for a queen? (#124)

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9
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This term is like “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”? (#125)

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What is if the shoe fits wear it? (#125)

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10
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This term is to notify guilt

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What is if the shoe fits wear it? (#125)

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11
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To know this is to know it very well.

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What is to know something like the back of your hand? (#126)

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12
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You see this all the time

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What is the back of your hand? (#126)

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13
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This myth about a bat is not true

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What is blind as a bat? (#128)

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14
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This expression is based old very old notion

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What is blind as a bat? (#127)

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15
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This expression is an insult

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What is dumb as a box of hair? (#128)

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16
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You shouldn’t smile if your the recipient of this expression

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What is dumb as a box of hair? (#128)

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17
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These animals can spot very small prey

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What are hawks? (#129)

18
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If your vision is extremely good, you deserve this complement.

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What is eyes like a hawk? (#129)

19
Q

Theses animals are not known to attack when alone

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What are wolves? (#130)

20
Q

To be thrown indicates a situation that is not…

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What is positive? (#130)

21
Q

The expression “skeleton in the closet” refers to…

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What are secrets? (#131)

22
Q

This expression refers to secrets that are…

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What is better left hiding? (#131)

23
Q

Many individuals learn to play an instrument without…

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What is without learn how to read music? (#132)

24
Q

This expression refers to making up things as you go

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What is playing it by ear? (#132)

25
Q

To play a _______ is to play second fiddle

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What is a supporting or minor role? (#133)

26
Q

In a orchestra, playing second fiddle (or violin) is…

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What is not as glamorous as playing first violin? (#133)

27
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This abbreviation means “post meridiem”

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What is P.M.? (#134)

28
Q

P.M. comes from the _____ phrase

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What is Latin? (#134)

29
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This means to propose marriage

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What is pop the question? (#135)

30
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Pop the question means…

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What is to propose marriage? (#135)

31
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This means anything that follows an event

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What is the post-mortem? (#136)

32
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Post-mortem means “after death” in…

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What is in Latin? (#136)

33
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This means criticizing someone for the same fault one has

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What is the pit calling the kettle black? (#137)

34
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Pot calling the kettle black is a form of…

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What is criticizing? (#137)

35
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Demanding a repayment of debt..

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What is pound of flesh? (#138)

36
Q

Pound of flesh is often used by…

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Who are creditors? (#138)

37
Q

This is an overly sensitive person

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What is a prima donna? (#139)

38
Q

In Italian, prima donna means…

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What is “First Lady?” (#139)

39
Q

This is a life of ease and pleasure

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What is a primrose path? (#140)

40
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This also means out of a hard situation.

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What is a primrose path? (#140)