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Obviously metaphors change over time. "Netflix & chill" has replaced "Hanky panky" and that's fine. Languages evolve (except the damn French & their purity council but that's for another question) but does the changing of metaphors represent that we are less widely read, historically knowledgeable or biblically literate? Or is it just natural evolution?

Do you make any assumptions about people if they don't know what a "Catch 22" or "manna from heaven" mean?

Other than the Bible & Shakespeare NO ONE has given us more words & phrases than the Lost Generation / Roaring 20s. They are simply delightful!

ace - a dollar bill

applesauce - nonsense

baby - term of endearment

baloney - nonsense

bank's closed - no kissing or hugging

balled up - confused, messed up

bee’s knees - the best

beef - problem

belly laugh - a loud laugh

berries - something excellent

bluenose - prude or killjoy

breezer - convertible car

bunk - nonsense

carry a torch - to have unrequited feelings

cat’s meow - stylish or cool

cat’s pajamas - really cool

cheaters - eyeglasses

clams - money; dollar bills

corn-shredder - a bad dancer

crush - to have romantic interest

dapper - neatly dressed; elegant

dough - money

duck soup - easy

flat tire - a bad date

flivver - a small car in bad condition

goofy - crazy or silly

grift - swindle

grill - question

hard-boiled - tough

heebie-jeebies - the creeps

hooey - nonsense

hotsy-totsy - perfect

jalopy - old car

know one’s onions - well-informed

mazuma - money

nailed - caught

neck - to kiss passionately

nicked - stolen

nifty - very good

noodle - brain

on the level - legitimate, honest

pinch - to arrest

rag-a-muffin - dirty or disheveled

ritzy - elegant

upchuck - vomit

swell - great; excellent

whoopee - to have a good time

Can someone make this Monopoly Board game?

Special Spaces**

- **GO** → *Take the Floor*: The starting point, where players begin their dance journey.

- **Jail** → *Technique Training*: A space to focus on fundamentals (similar to being in Jail).

- **Go to Jail** → *Sent to Rehearsal Camp*: Players go directly to “Technique Training.”

- **Free Parking** → *Refreshment Area*: A place for dancers to relax and recharge.

#### **Railroads, Utilities, and Other Spaces**

- **Railroads** → *Dance Venues*: Spaces include *Showcase Stage*, *Competition Hall*, *Ballroom Studio*, and *Dance Arena*.

- **Utilities** → Dance-related essentials, such as *Dancing Shoes* and *Graduation Diploma*.

#### **Properties by Color Groups (Dances)**

- **Dark Blue (Most Expensive Properties)**
- *Zouk*
- *Lambada*

- **Green Properties**
- *West Coast Swing*
- *Nightclub Two-Step*
- *Shag*

- **Yellow Properties**
- *Quickstep*
- *Salsa*
- *Merengue*

- **Red Properties**
- *East Coast Swing*
- *Jive*
- *Lindy Hop*

- **Orange Properties**
- *Jitterbug*
- *Bolero*
- *Paso Doble*

- **Pink Properties**
- *Waltz*
- *Foxtrot*
- *Tango*

- **Light Blue Properties**
- *Cha-Cha*
- *Rumba*
- *Samba*

- **Brown Properties** (Introductory Dances)
- *Hustle*
- *Foxy*

#### **Chance and Community Chest**

- **Chance** → *Spotlight Cards*: Draw for unexpected dance opportunities or setbacks.

- **Community Chest** → *Judges' Scores*: Receive feedback from judges that could result in rewards or penalties.