Fill in the Blank: Sailing-Derived Idioms - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Most direct path between two points As the {crow} flies
94%
"Be quiet!" Pipe {down}
82%
Legitimate, honest, and open Above {board}
76%
A fresh start or an absence of commitments Clean {slate}
71%
Able to travel freely and do as one pleases; not confined by responsibilities {Foot}loose
71%
Pretend not to notice Turn a {blind} eye
71%
Used to say that one will continue doing something until it is finished, no matter what ...to the {bitter} end
65%
Slightly ill Under the {weather}
65%
Reveal one's real character or intentions, especially when disreputable or dishonorable Show one's {true} {colors}
59%
Teach someone the basics of a new job, task, or activity Show the {ropes}
59%
A phrase of resignation to monotonous work Another {day}, another {dollar}
53%
Crammed to capacity Chock-a-{block}
53%
To completely change a system so that it works more effectively Over{haul}
53%
"Finish your drink" {Bottoms} up
47%
A very tall building {Skyscraper}
47%
(of an outcome, especially one that is desired) possible but very uncertain {Touch} and go
47%
A piece of unexpected good fortune, typically a large sum of money {Wind}fall
47%
A person's appearance, style, or personality Cut of your {jib}
41%
Top quality First {rate}
41%
Very rapidly (e.g. "making money ___ over ___") {Hand} over {fist}
41%
Functioning normally after a period of difficulty On an even {keel}
41%
Trying to control other people in an unpleasant way Over{bearing}
41%
Accept the authority, principles, or policies of a particular group {Toe} the line
41%
In general By and {large}
29%
An unpredictable or uncontrolled person who is likely to cause unintentional damage {Loose} {cannon}
29%
A fund or account used for miscellaneous income and expenses, particularly for corrupt or illegal purposes {Slush} fund
29%
To support or enable to survive temporarily, especially with money or food {Tide} over
29%
Left in a difficult position, especially without resources {High} and {dry}
24%
A crucial or key part of something Main{stay}
24%
Organized; put in order {Squared} away
24%
Fixed and definitive (e.g. " ___ and ___ rules") {Hard} and {fast}
18%
Trying to do more than is possible (e.g. "government over__") Over{reach}
18%
Dazed or sluggish feeling {Groggy}
12%
Overcome; inundate Over{whelm}
12%
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