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“Waiting for Godot” This phrase comes from a 20 th Century play in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are waiting for the third, Godot, to show up, but he never arrives. It means to wait for something that will never happen.

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Page 1: “Waiting for Godot” This phrase comes from a 20 th Century play in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are waiting for the third, Godot, to show

“Waiting for Godot”

This phrase comes from a 20th Century play in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are waiting for the third, Godot, to show up, but he never arrives.

It means to wait for something that will never happen.

Page 2: “Waiting for Godot” This phrase comes from a 20 th Century play in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are waiting for the third, Godot, to show

Rock of Gibraltar

To say “Solid as a Rock of Gilbraltar” means that that person or situation cannot be overcome and does not fail.

One of the Two Pillars of Hercules. After long sieges, the Rock of Gibraltar or its people seemed indestructible.

The actual Rock of Gibraltar is in Spain.

Page 3: “Waiting for Godot” This phrase comes from a 20 th Century play in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are waiting for the third, Godot, to show

A Titan

In Greek Mythology, there were 12 original titans who were the offspring of Gaea and Uranus. The titans rebelled against their father, but Zeus (Cronus’ son) rebelled against his father and won. The other offspring of the Titans are now the Greek Gods.

A titan means someone or something with enormous strength, power, influence, etc.