Part 8

Question 1

Golden boy

Answer 1

Young man idolised for a great skill, typically in sport.

Question 2

Golden handshake

Answer 2

Large sum of money given to someone when they retire from a company.

Question 3

Golden opportunity

Answer 3

A very good opportunity that may never present itself again.

Question 4

Grass is always greener on the other side

Answer 4

The alternative solution may seem better even if that isn’t always the case.

Question 5

Grease someone’s palm

Answer 5

Give someone money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest.

Question 6

Green thumb

Answer 6

Ability to make plants grow or be good at gardening.

Question 7

Green with envy

Answer 7

Extremely jealous or full of envy.

Question 8

Grey area

Answer 8

Unclear or undefined.

Question 9

Hanging on by fingernails

Answer 9

Continuing to do something in a very difficult situation.

Question 10

Hard as nails

Answer 10

Without sentiment or sympathy for anyone.

Question 11

Hard time

Answer 11

Something that is difficult or to suffer hardship.

Question 12

Having one’s heart set on something

Answer 12

Possessing a determination to achieve something.

Question 13

Head in the clouds

Answer 13

Having unrealistic or impractical ideas.

Question 14

Head over heels in love

Answer 14

Very much in love with someone.

Question 15

Hear it on the grapevine

Answer 15

Hear something through informal or unofficial means, like gossip.

Question 16

Heart is in the right place

Answer 16

Having good intentions, even if the results may not be impressive.

Question 17

Here today, gone tomorrow

Answer 17

When desirable things, such as money or happiness, are temporary.

Question 18

High time

Answer 18

When something should have been done already and is overdue.

Question 19

Hit the big time

Answer 19

To become successful.

Question 20

Hit the books

Answer 20

Begin studying hard.