AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 7 | #31 - #35 | All American English

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Summary

This video, part 7 of the American idiom series, presents and explains five more idioms (numbers 31 to 35). The host first gives a chance to guess the meaning of each idiom, then explains it with examples.

Highlights

Idiom #31: To hold your own
00:00:36

This idiom means 'to be able to retain a position of strength in a challenging situation.' For example, a gifted sprinter can 'hold her own' against world-class competitors, or a small company with a great engine can 'hold its own' against large car manufacturers.

Idiom #32: In the blink of an eye
00:02:29

Meaning 'something done very quickly or in a very short period of time,' similar to how fast an eye blinks. The host uses examples like life passing by quickly as one gets older, or a computer calculating complex problems 'in the blink of an eye'.

Idiom #33: To be on cloud nine
00:03:54

This idiom signifies 'to be extremely happy and delighted.' Examples include a team winning a championship or a man whose marriage proposal was accepted.

Idiom #34: To make a quick buck
00:05:00

Meaning 'to make money quickly and easily.' This can be used positively, like having a garage sale, or negatively, as in a company caring more about making money quickly than product quality.

Idiom #35: To have a bone to pick
00:06:37

To 'have a bone to pick' means 'to have a complaint that needs to be discussed,' usually about something negative. Examples include a teacher having a complaint with a student's low test score or someone upset about their car being returned dirty.

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