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American Only IdiomsSet 2

1What is a visit to the doctor called in the US?

2"Twenty three skidoo" most closely means:

3To "jazz up" means to ..... A) go fasterB) make something more excitingC) make a lot of noise

4What famous saying was created by the Sons of Liberty during the resistance against the unjust political British taxation acts?

5Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without ..... "

6The "court of last resort" is known as the:

7A "speakeasy" was a place where .....

8What does the nickname "Old Glory" refer to?

9What do you call the imperialist cultural belief as American President William McKinley claimed, "it was the duty of the United States "to educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them and by God's grace do the very best we could by them" ?

10Coined by Mark Twain to describe the golden exterior of 19th century American society, covering the rotten, corrupt core

11He's a real hamWhat does this idiom mean?

12Complete the title of an American TV series: "How to ..... Murder"

13A very brief moment in a fast-paced setting is called a what?

14A "ballpark number" means

15Baseball is often called

16The belief that native-born white Americans were superior to newcomers is called:

17What phrase is used to describe America?

18The BIG APPLE is a name and symbol of .....

19"Millions for defense, but not a cent for tribute" is linked to which important American event?

20If it's "on the QT", it's ..... A) quick B) on creditC) secret

21In fast-paced settings, a 'New York minute' most nearly means

22To "hook up" with means to ..... A) lose B) fightC) connect

23A Spanish or Mexican cowhand.

24What does providing a "Ballpark Figure" mean?

25American parents may say, "Don't cry. Be a man!" This explains, in part, why men and women don't always express sadness in the same way.

26The American Dream is best described as:

27Complete the phrase: willingness of Americans to ..... work hard to improve their life.

28A Northerner who moved to the South to take advantage of the poverty is called a .....

29What is the meaning of 'jump the shark'?

30The culture of the young people who rejected mainstream American society in the 1960's seeking to create an alternative society based on peace, love and individual freedom.

31What does the idiom 'No dice' mean?

32When Southerners say "bless your heart," they really mean:

33What did "flappers" represent in American society during the 1920s?

34Cassie often "throws shade" through her use of ......

35A "lame duck" is an official who is injured in office and needs another to fill his job while he is away.

36The Battle of Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, MD

37American society became a blend of several western cultures due to immigrants. This became known as the ..... effect.

38The meaning of hang out is

39What is an "iron triangle" in U.S. public policy?

40Belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent