Oh no! More Clichés. Part 7 Trivia Quiz

Answer: water - drink

This cliché describes a stubborn or independent person. You can give them an opportunity, but it is their decision as to whether to accept or refuse.

Answer: A state of confusion

"All at sea" means to be in a state of bewilderment or confusion.
The expression probably alludes to the predicament of having lost your bearings at sea with no sight of land.

Answer: War

This expression means, any tactic is acceptable when it is important to achieve a successful outcome.
"All's fair in love and war" can be traced back to the 17th century.

Answer: tide

"Time and tide wait for no man" means do what you want or need to do now, as the moment will pass and cannot be recaptured.
This cliché originated in the 15th century as "tide nor time tarrieth no man".

Answer: to alter an opinion

If you have "a change of heart" it means you have changed your attitude or opinion toward a person or situation.

Answer: fancy

The origins of the phrase "Tickles your fancy" have been dated back to the 18th century.
It is thought that the word "fancy" is a euphemism and a full explanation could be considered rather rude.

Answer: cat

If you "let the cat out of the bag" you reveal something that was supposed to be a secret.
This expression come from the way some cunning country folk used to sell what was supposed to be a suckling pig, but was in fact a cat, in a sack to an unwary customer. When the sack was opened the deceit was out of the bag.

Answer: Greeks

"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" means that those who appear to be showing kindness and consideration could well be planning treachery or deceit.
The saying originates from the giant wooden horse given to the people of Troy by the Greeks. The gift was taken into the city along with the soldiers hidden inside. The Greek soldiers killed the guards and set fire to the city.

Answer: cake

The expression "It's a piece of cake" is usually uttered when a task or action is simple, or a pleasure to perform. It probably derives from the fact that for most people eating cake is no effort, in fact it is a delight.

Answer: In a difficult position

If you have your back to the wall you are under heavy attack or in a desperate position.
You are also in a position from which you cannot retreat.
This cliché's origin can be traced back to the 16th century.