AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 64 | #316 - #320 | All American English

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This video, part 64 of the American Idioms series, introduces five new idioms (316-320). The host provides examples and definitions for each idiom, encouraging viewers to guess the meanings before the reveal.

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Introduction to American Idioms Part 64
00:00:00

The video introduces the 64th installment of the American Idioms series, presenting five new idioms from #316 to #320. Viewers are encouraged to guess the meaning of each idiom before the answer is revealed, along with an additional example.

Idiom #316: Yes Man
00:00:50

The idiom 'Yes Man' is defined as a person who agrees with everything their leader or boss says to please them, even if they don't truly feel that way. An example illustrates how a 'Yes Man' avoids expressing true feelings to their boss, and another example warns against having too many 'yes men' in an organization for success.

Idiom #317: To wear out one's welcome
00:02:33

The idiom 'to wear out one's welcome' means to stay too long at an event or someone's home, potentially imposing on them. Examples highlight not wanting to overstay at a brother's house and an individual who wore out their welcome by visiting their sister too frequently.

Idiom #318: To make good on something
00:04:04

The idiom 'to make good on something' signifies keeping a promise. The examples include hoping a billionaire makes good on a promise to donate to charity and a son making good on his promise to study harder, becoming a straight-A student.

Idiom #319: To the Max
00:05:35

The idiom 'to the Max' means to the limit or highest degree of something, with 'max' being short for maximum. One example describes professional athletes pushing their bodies 'to the max' in training, while another talks about someone living life 'to the max' due to a great job.

Idiom #320: In broad daylight
00:07:04

The final idiom, 'in broad daylight,' refers to something happening in a way or place that is obvious to anyone, not concealed. Examples include witnessing an attack 'in broad daylight' and fearless thieves robbing a bank 'in broad daylight'.

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