| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a loonie | one-dollar coin |
| 2. | a mickey of rye | a small bottle of whisky |
| 3. | a toonie | two-dollar coin |
| 4. | a two-six | a 26-ounce liquor bottle |
| 5. | as Canadian as maple syrup | very typically Canadian |
| 6. | beauty, eh? | that’s great, right? |
| 7. | bite off more than you can chew | take on too much |
| 8. | bite the bullet | face something unpleasant |
| 9. | break even | neither profit nor loss |
| 10. | break the ice | ease initial awkwardness |
| 11. | burn the midnight oil | work late into night |
| 12. | burn your bridges | ruin future options |
| 13. | call a spade a spade | speak plainly |
| 14. | call it a day | stop working for now |
| 15. | call it quits | stop; end the effort |
| 16. | can’t see the forest for trees | miss the big picture |
| 17. | cut the crap | stop lying or joking |
| 18. | cut to the chase | get to the point |
| 19. | don’t be a keener | don’t try too hard |
| 20. | double-double | coffee with two creams, two sugars |
| 21. | down in the dumps | feeling sad |
| 22. | down to the wire | until the last moment |
| 23. | drop the gloves | start a fight |
| 24. | dump and chase | use a simple, direct approach |
| 25. | easy does it | go slowly and carefully |
| 26. | eat humble pie | admit you were wrong |
| 27. | every cloud has a silver lining | good can come from bad |
| 28. | face the music | accept consequences |
| 29. | fair and square | honestly and directly |
| 30. | fall through the cracks | be overlooked |
| 31. | feel under the weather | feel slightly ill |
| 32. | fit as a fiddle | very healthy |
| 33. | from sea to sea | across all of Canada |
| 34. | get down to brass tacks | focus on essentials |
| 35. | get the ball rolling | start something |
| 36. | get your knickers in a knot | get overly upset |
| 37. | give it a rest | stop talking or doing that |
| 38. | give your head a shake | think again; be sensible |
| 39. | go for a rip | go for a drive |
| 40. | go to the dep | go to the liquor store |
| 41. | grab a Timmies | get coffee from Tim Hortons |
| 42. | grab a two-four | buy a case of 24 beers |
| 43. | hit the nail on the head | be exactly right |
| 44. | hit the post | almost succeed |
| 45. | hold your horses | wait; slow down |
| 46. | in a pickle | in a difficult situation |
| 47. | in hot water | in trouble |
| 48. | in the penalty box | in trouble; sidelined |
| 49. | it’s a beauty | it’s excellent |
| 50. | it’s a gong show | it’s chaotic and messy |
| 51. | it’s chesterfield time | time to sit on the couch |
| 52. | jump the gun | start too early |
| 53. | keep an eye on it | watch it carefully |
| 54. | keep your chin up | stay positive |
| 55. | keep your stick on the ice | stay alert; be prepared |
| 56. | kick the bucket | die |
| 57. | kill two birds with one stone | do two things at once |
| 58. | let the cat out of the bag | reveal a secret |
| 59. | make a long story short | summarize quickly |
| 60. | make ends meet | manage financially |
| 61. | miss the boat | lose an opportunity |
| 62. | no worries, eh | it’s fine; don’t stress |
| 63. | north of 60 | in Canada’s far north |
| 64. | not my cup of tea | not something I like |
| 65. | off the beaten path | away from usual places |
| 66. | on the same page | in agreement |
| 67. | on thin ice | in a risky situation |
| 68. | once in a blue moon | very rarely |
| 69. | out of the woods | past the worst part |
| 70. | over the moon | very happy |
| 71. | park your bum | sit down |
| 72. | play through the pain | keep going despite hardship |
| 73. | pull your weight | do your share |
| 74. | put your foot in your mouth | say something embarrassing |
| 75. | rain on your parade | spoil someone’s joy |
| 76. | read between the lines | infer the hidden meaning |
| 77. | right off the bat | immediately |
| 78. | run out of steam | lose energy or momentum |
| 79. | run to the Beer Store | go buy beer in Ontario |
| 80. | save it for the playoffs | wait for the right moment |
| 81. | skate to where the puck is | anticipate what’s coming |
| 82. | spill the beans | reveal a secret |
| 83. | steal someone’s thunder | take someone’s credit |
| 84. | stop being a goof | stop acting silly |
| 85. | take a hike | go away |
| 86. | take a load off | rest for a while |
| 87. | take off, eh! | get out of here |
| 88. | that’s a doozy | that’s remarkable or difficult |
| 89. | that’s a write-off | it’s not worth saving |
| 90. | the Great White North | Canada, especially the north |
| 91. | the True North strong and free | Canada as a proud nation |
| 92. | toque weather | cold enough for a knit hat |
| 93. | two minutes for roughing | minor punishment for bad behavior |
| 94. | up in the air | not decided yet |
| 95. | up the creek without a paddle | in trouble with no help |
| 96. | when push comes to shove | when it becomes serious |
| 97. | you can’t have it both ways | you must choose one |
| 98. | you’re such a hoser | you’re a loser |
| 99. | your guess is as good as mine | I don’t know either |
| 100. | zip it | be quiet |
