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100 Two-Word Phrase Chain

100 two-word phrases or terms. For each answer, the first word is the second word of the previous phrase, and as such the second word of each phrase is the first word of the following phrase. Some are a bit niche, but if you get stuck just skip some lines; the chain system works in either direction.
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Fancy bottled refreshment, straight from the earth.
mineral water
Golfer’s worst nightmare, right next to the sand trap.
water hazard
Extra earnings for risky work conditions.
hazard pay
A structured system for determining wages.
pay scale
Tiny version of something big, but just as detailed.
scale model
The prettiest house on the block, but nobody lives there.
model home
Child delivery occurring outside a medical facility.
home birth
A gem associated with a person’s month of origin.
birth stone
Prehistoric period characterized by primitive tools.
stone age
Something that has existed or persisted for a very long time.
age old
Information that is no longer relevant.
old news
A person who presents stories on television.
news anchor
A child born that secures legal residency or citizenship for parents.
anchor baby
A pale shade often associated with infant boys.
baby blue
Royalty runs through these veins.
blue blood
The circulating reserve of a vital fluid.
blood supply
A delivery of necessary provisions, often in emergencies.
supply drop
A terrifying Australian myth (watch the trees!).
drop bear
A prolonged period of declining stock prices.
bear market
A public space for commerce and events.
market square
A number that, when multiplied by itself, equals a given value.
square root
A frothy fountain favorite that’s totally kid-friendly.
root beer
An anatomical souvenir from one too many pints.
beer belly
A deep, hearty expression of amusement.
belly laugh
Pre-recorded audience reactions used in entertainment.
laugh track
A documented history of past performance.
track record
The smallest measurement ever noted for a category.
record low
A hit below the belt—figuratively or literally.
low blow
A silent, lung-powered projectile, often tipped with something sneaky.
blow dart
A circular target for bar games and friendly competition.
dart board
A substance applied for improved surface traction.
board wax
Where famous people stand perfectly still, forever.
wax museum
An item of exceptionally high quality.
museum grade
An institution for early childhood education.
grade school
A violent attack in an educational setting.
school shooting
Make a wish!
shooting star
A tropical yellow-green produce with ridged edges.
star fruit
A colorful mix of nature’s candy.
fruit salad
A flavored sauce for leafy greens.
salad dressing
A private space for changing outfits.
dressing room
A luxury where food magically appears at your hotel door (for a price).
room service
A sector focused on providing non-physical goods.
service industry
A widely accepted guideline in a profession.
industry standard
The typical rate for a specific job.
standard wage
A person compensated based on hours.
wage worker
The busiest bug in the hive.
worker bee
A buzzing high-rise full of honey-makers.
bee hive
A collective intelligence formed by group thinking.
hive mind
The manipulation of thoughts or behaviors.
mind control
Loves to be in charge, a bit too much.
control freak
A bizarre mishap nobody saw coming.
freak accident
Trips over air and spills everything.
accident prone
A horizontal bodily posture facing downward.
prone position
A device showing the location of something.
position indicator
A small bulb signaling status changes.
indicator light
The fastest velocity in a vacuum.
light speed
Love at first sight. Or at least first five minutes.
speed dating
Cupid goes digital.
dating app
An online marketplace for software downloads.
app store
The administration of a retail location.
store management
Instruction for leadership roles.
management training
A manual for learning specific skills
training guide
A four-legged helper for those who need it most.
guide dog
Where your pup (or you, after a fight) sleeps.
dog house
Successfully potty-trained.
house broken
Love hurts.
broken heart
A one-way door for blood flow.
heart valve
A small cylindrical part controlling air or liquid flow.
valve stem
A biological unit capable of developing into various forms.
stem cell
A structure enabling wireless communication.
cell tower
A genre of game where you strategically place obstacles to stop invaders.
tower defense
How much a country spends on protection.
defense budget
When there’s more spending than savings.
budget crisis
Actions taken to handle an emergency.
crisis response
The first ones to show up to that emergency.
response team
Work retreats, trust falls, and awkward icebreakers.
team building
Checks if your walls won’t fall down.
building inspector
A high-ranking official overseeing compliance.
Inspector General
This content has been deemed safe for all ages.
general audience
When the crowd becomes part of the show.
audience participation
A prize just for showing up.
participation trophy
Where champions display their bling.
trophy case
A deep dive into one specific situation.
case study
A friend who helps you cram for the test.
study buddy
A method pairing individuals for mutual accountability.
buddy system
The structure of a complex technological design.
system architecture
The masterminds behind your skyline.
architecture firm
A strong and steady grip or leadership style.
firm hand
A small, easily carried firearm designed for close-range use.
hand gun
Offenses committed with a firearm.
gun crime
A neighborhood group keeping an eye out.
crime watch
A social gathering for viewing content together.
watch party
The last one dancing, every time.
party animal
A safe haven for rescued or endangered wildlife.
animal sanctuary
A municipality where local policies limit cooperation with federal immigration laws.
sanctuary city
A public roadway within an urban area.
city street
The removal of debris from roadways.
street cleaning
A solution used for removing dirt, or sanitizing.
cleaning agent
A toxic herbicide with a deadly past.
Agent Orange
A fragrant sign of citrus in bloom.
orange blossom
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