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Short Latin Phrases in Daily Use |
(This matching was taken from a poster available through the
American Classical League.)
Can you match these short Latin phrases with their English meanings?
| Question # |
Answer Choice |
| 1. magnum bonum |
A. into the midst of things |
| 2. prima facie |
B. before the war |
| 3. modus operandi |
C. with a grain of salt |
| 4. sub rosa |
D. a great good |
| 5. inter nos |
E. at first sight |
| 6. ad nauseam |
F. to disgust or satiety |
| 7. alter ego |
G. God willing |
| 8. in medias res |
H. under the rose, privately |
| 9. casus belli |
I. scattered remains |
| 10. cum grano salis |
J. another self |
| 11. Dei gratia |
K. method of working |
| 12. Deo volente |
L. between ourselves |
| 13. disiecta mambra |
M. by the grace of God |
| 14. ante bellum |
N. that which causes war |
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