Leo's Rebus Mania 02 Trivia Quiz

Answer: what goes up must come down

The saying "what goes up must come down" reflects the inevitability of natural cycles, specifically gravity's effect on physical objects. It suggests that anything rising, like a thrown ball, will eventually fall. However, metaphorically, it warns about the transient nature of success or happiness, implying that highs in life often lead to lows, emphasizing balance and impermanence.

In the end, everything finds balance.

Answer: Play on words

A "play on words" is a clever or humorous use of language that exploits multiple meanings of a word, similar-sounding words, or phrases for effect. It's often used in puns, jokes, or creative writing to surprise or entertain the audience. For example, saying "time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana" is a play on words because it twists expected meanings to create wit.

In the company's case, it's a play on the word "gas".

Answer: up to date

The expression "up to date" means being current, informed, or aligned with the latest developments, trends, or information. It can refer to knowledge, documents, or technology that reflects the most recent standards or updates. For example, a person staying up to date with news regularly follows the latest events, or an app that is up to date has the newest features and security patches. I know I'm not up to date with the latest lingo my kids keep using.

At least I'm a sigma from Ohio.

Answer: bet against the odds

"Bet against the odds" means to take a risk or make a decision in a situation where success seems highly unlikely or the chances of winning are very low. It involves going against what most people expect or the probability of failure. The phrase is often used in contexts where someone dares to pursue a goal or make a choice despite unfavorable circumstances or challenges.

It's bet big to win big, but bet against the odds to win bigger. Or lose. Either way, the house has an edge.

Answer: pie in the sky

"Pie in the sky" refers to a dream, hope, or plan that is unrealistic or unlikely to happen. It suggests an idealized or overly optimistic vision that is distant from reality, much like imagining a delicious pie in the sky that is impossible to reach.

The expression is often used to describe promises or goals that sound appealing but are impractical or unattainable. It comes from the 1911 song "The Preacher and the Slave" by Joe Hill, a songwriter and labour activist. In the song, Hill used the phrase to criticize religious and political leaders who promised workers rewards in the afterlife while they suffered in the present. Obviously unrealistic.

Answer: wish upon a star

"Wish upon a star" refers to the act of making a hopeful or dreamy wish, often in a moment of longing or desire, with the belief that it might come true. The expression comes from the tradition of making a wish when seeing the first star appear in the evening sky, symbolizing a moment of magic or possibility.

It's often used to convey the idea of dreaming big or wishing for something unattainable or idealistic. The hope, sometimes, is enough for big changes.

Answer: Down and out

The saying "down and out" describes a situation where someone is experiencing extreme difficulty, often both financially and emotionally. It refers to a person who has hit rock bottom, facing misfortune or hardship, and has no resources or support left. The phrase can also imply someone who is defeated or in a state of despair, unable to recover easily from their circumstances.

Answer: throw in the towel

"To throw in the towel" is an expression which means to give up or admit defeat, often after trying unsuccessfully to achieve something. The phrase originates from boxing, where a trainer would throw a towel into the ring to stop the fight and signal surrender.

It has since been adopted more broadly to describe situations where someone decides to quit or stop trying, usually because continuing seems futile or impossible.

Answer: Let bygones be bygones

"Let bygones be bygones" means to forgive past mistakes or disagreements and move forward without holding onto resentment. It suggests that old conflicts or wrongs should be forgotten and not brought up again, allowing for peace and closure. The phrase encourages people to focus on the present and future rather than dwelling on past issues or grievances.

The "bygone" refers to something that has happened in the past, especially an event, time period, or situation that is no longer relevant or important.

Answer: water under the bridge

"Water under the bridge" refers to past events, problems, or mistakes that are no longer considered important or relevant. It suggests that whatever happened in the past has been forgiven, forgotten, or accepted, much like water flowing beneath a bridge that moves on without leaving a trace.

It's often used to indicate that one should not dwell on past issues, as they can't be changed. Unless, of course, there's also a troll under the bridge. Then you run.