The dark knight

Question 1

turn somehting (in) on itself

Answer 1

To undergo a catastrophic internal failure; to collapse.

Example:
I just did what i do best. I just took your plan and I turned it on itself.

Question 2

make do (with something)

Answer 2

to use what is available although it is not enough or what you wanted:

Example:
Which is why for now they are gonna have to make do with you.

Can you make do with $5 for now and I’ll give you the rest tomorrow?

Question 3

When the chips are down

Answer 3

when a very serious and difficult situation arises.

Example:
When the chips are down, these civilized people, they will eat each other.

Question 4

Ahead of the curve

Answer 4

ahead of current thinking or trends.

Example:
See, I am not a monster. I am just ahead of the curve.

we are continually looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and provide added value to our consumers”

Question 5

A bad joke

Answer 5

An event or situation that is absurd, nonsensical, or a complete failure

Example:
You see, their code, their morals…It’s a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble.

Question 6

leper

Answer 6

a person suffering from leprosy

Example:
They need you right now, when they don’t, they’ll cast you out, like a leper.

Question 7

hold/keep/play (something) close to one’s chest

Answer 7

Be secretive or cautious, give nothing away

Example:
She tends to keep her opinions close to her chest.

Question 8

rack up

Answer 8

know down

Example:
Rack’em up

Question 9

forensics

Answer 9

scientific methods of solving crimes, that involve examining objects or substances related to a crime

Example:
Using cutting-edge forensics, they can analyze material samples for traces of suspicious chemicals.

forensics expert

objects or substances related to a crime, that are scientifically examined to help find out who committed it and how:

Example:
The forensics clearly pointed to his guilt.

Question 10

let’s hear it for someone

Answer 10

used for saying that you think someone or something deserves a lot of praise.

Question 11

scourge

Answer 11

a whip used as an instrument of punishment.

a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

Example:
the scourge of mass unemployment

cause great suffering to

Example:
Political methods used to scourge and oppress workers

Question 12

droll

Answer 12

humorous, especially in an unusual way

Example:
A droll remark/expression/person

I always loved his droll sense of humor

Question 13

tryout

Answer 13

a test of the potential of someone or something, especially in the context of entertainment or sports.

Example:
There is only one spot open right now, so we are going to have tryouts.

Question 14

fiend

Answer 14

an evil spirit or demon.

Example:
He was described in the media as a complete fiend

someone who likes something very much or is very interested in something

Example:
a health/sex/chocolate fiend
McCormack is a fiend for punctuality

Question 15

keep someone in the loop

Answer 15

To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project

Example:
To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project

Question 16

gain leverage

Answer 16

Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

Example:
Actors within a network mobilize information strategically to persuade, pressure, and gain leverage over much more powerful organizations, including governments

Question 17

launderer

Answer 17

someone who moves money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally

Example:
Launderers often export the money to countries with relaxed banking regulations.

Question 18

liaise

Answer 18

establish a working relationship, typically in order to cooperate on a matter of mutual concern.

Example:
she will liaise with teachers across the country

Question 19

rattle

Answer 19

to worry someone or make someone nervous

Example:
The creaking upstairs started rattling me

Question 20

get to someone

Answer 20

to annoy or upset someone

Example:
After a while his teasing started to get to me.

Question 21

scapegoat

Answer 21

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

Question 22

fall guy

Answer 22

scapegoat

Question 23

know something backwards

Answer 23

know something very well

Example:
He knew the process backwards.

Question 24

maul

Answer 24

(of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing.

Example:
Did you get mauled by a tiger.

Question 25

small timer

Answer 25

A person who is limited to small, petty or unimportant things.

Example:
The police are arresting the small-timers when they should be going for the ringleaders.