Daily Double Quiz #8 part 1 Flashcards
Maestro
Italian
“Master or teacher”
A master or expert in a particular field, especially music
Pass the Buck
To pass on responsibility or blame someone else
Salt of the Earth
A person or group considered to be honest, noble, trustworthy, etc.
Delicatessen (Deli)
German
“Fine foods or delicacies, really good and yummy food”
A small shop that sells sandwiches and ready to go foods
Fifth or Third Wheel
An extra person in a group
Kayak
Inuit
“Hunter’s boat”
A small paddle boat for 1 to 2 people
Old Wive’s Tale
A superstition, a belief followed but is not based off of fact
Verbatim
Latin
“Word for word”
Word for word, a quote used exactly as stated
Goody-Two-Shoes
A person who thinks he/she is perfect (and therefore annoys others)
Tzar
Russian
“Emperor”
A powerful leader or dictator
Crocodile Tears
Fake tears or false grief ; insincere sympathy
Mazel Tov
Yiddish
“Good fortune”
Congratulations