Foreign Phrases

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What does the French phrase 'deja vu' mean?

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A feeling of having already experienced the present situation.

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What does the Latin phrase 'bona fide' mean?

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The real thing; genuine.

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What does the Latin phrase 'tabula rasa' refer to?

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A clean slate; a fresh start.

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What does the Italian term 'prima donna' refer to?

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A leading female singer in an opera; often used to describe someone who is temperamental.

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What does the Latin phrase 'alma mater' mean?

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The school, college, or university that one attended.

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What does the French term 'faux pas' mean?

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A social blunder or mistake.

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What does the Latin phrase 'carte blanche' mean?

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Complete freedom to act as one wishes.

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What does the Latin phrase 'tempus fugit' mean?

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Time flies; time passes quickly.

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What does the Latin phrase 'id est' (i.e.) mean?

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That is; in other words.

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What does the Latin phrase 'caveat emptor' mean?

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Let the buyer beware; the buyer is responsible for checking the quality.