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This video is the 31st installment in the American Idioms series, presenting five new idioms from 151 to 155. Viewers are encouraged to guess the meaning of each idiom before it is explained with additional examples.
The black market refers to a system where items are bought and sold illegally. An example is people buying medicine on the black market during wartime when legal access was difficult, or buying stolen watches to get a deal.
To 'blow a fuse' means to become very upset and lose your temper. For instance, a dad blowing a fuse after his new car gets a dent, or a boss getting angry when a project is behind schedule.
To 'break the bank' means to pay for something that costs too much money. An example is Uncle Joe breaking the bank for a new truck, or not wanting to break the bank for a vacation.
Having a 'cast iron stomach' means possessing the ability to eat foods that others might find unusual or unpalatable without getting sick. An example given is a brother who can eat very spicy food without any ill effects, contrasting with an older person who now has to watch what they eat.
To 'play catch-up' means to try to reach the same level of accomplishment as others, especially after falling behind. Examples include a student who was sick and missed the first week of school, or a company being behind on orders due to issues with new employees.
The video concludes by thanking viewers for subscribing and encouraging them to keep practicing the idioms to avoid making the presenter 'blow a fuse'.