Daily Double Quiz #8 part 1 Flashcards

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Maestro

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Italian
“Master or teacher”
A master or expert in a particular field, especially music

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Pass the Buck

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To pass on responsibility or blame someone else

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Salt of the Earth

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A person or group considered to be honest, noble, trustworthy, etc.

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Delicatessen (Deli)

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German
“Fine foods or delicacies, really good and yummy food”
A small shop that sells sandwiches and ready to go foods

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Fifth or Third Wheel

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An extra person in a group

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Kayak

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Inuit
“Hunter’s boat”
A small paddle boat for 1 to 2 people

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Old Wive’s Tale

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A superstition, a belief followed but is not based off of fact

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Verbatim

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Latin
“Word for word”
Word for word, a quote used exactly as stated

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Goody-Two-Shoes

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A person who thinks he/she is perfect (and therefore annoys others)

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Tzar

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Russian
“Emperor”
A powerful leader or dictator

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Crocodile Tears

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Fake tears or false grief ; insincere sympathy

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Mazel Tov

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Yiddish
“Good fortune”
Congratulations

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