Phrase Writers Group

A light-hearted quiz to exercise your brain cells. Don't overthink it. Good luck!

ThingUmmyBob

What are the following 8 items. There’s a hint for each. Plus a bonus to triple your score

Cox’s Orange Pippin
Hint: One of Granny’s myths

Big Ben
Hint: Don’t make a clanger

Suffolk Punch
Hint: Why the long face

Difference Engine
Hint: Lady Ada Lovelace was the world’s first programmer

Big Daddy aka Shirley Crabtree
Hint: Grapple with this

Venus Fly Trap
Hint: Don’t get stuck

Blue Peter
Hint: Not the long running BBC children’s programme. Don’t flag now

Sarcastic Fringehead
Hint: All at sea

BONUS, to treble your points
Cowbell
Hint: Soothes the most savage beast or temper