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The video starts with an introduction to American Idioms Part 137, covering five idioms from 681 to 685. The host explains the format: an idiom is presented, followed by an example sentence, then viewers are given a chance to guess the meaning before the answer and a second example are provided.
The first idiom, 'roll up one's sleeves,' is introduced. The example sentence is: 'We will have to roll up our sleeves if we want to finish this project by Friday.' The idiom means 'to do or get ready to do something difficult,' signifying a readiness to work hard. Another example is given about Val who 'rolled up her sleeves and began to work' despite others refusing due to difficulty.
The second idiom, 'a slippery slope,' is presented. The example is: 'My dad told me that I was on a slippery slope if I put off doing my homework until the last minute.' This idiom means 'a dangerous pathway or route to follow.' A second example discusses the belief that legalizing medical marijuana is a slippery slope towards legalizing all drugs.
The third idiom is 'something won't fly.' The example given is: 'The governor wants to reduce the state budget by 20% this year, but his idea won't fly because it is unrealistic.' This idiom means 'to not gain approval or acceptance.' Another example illustrates this with the common excuse 'my dog ate my homework,' which 'won't fly' with teachers.
Idiom number 684 is 'to breathe a word about something.' The example: 'I'll tell you all about the scandal at work, but you can't breathe a word about it to anyone else.' This means 'to share information that is supposed to be kept secret.' The host provides another example about the police not having 'breathed a word' about a murder case, implying they are keeping details secret.
The final idiom, 'to spur on something,' is explained. The example is: 'The president believes that lower interest rates will spur on economic growth even though many economists disagree.' This idiom means 'to encourage or stimulate an activity or development.' A second example shows how a coach's speech 'spurred on' a team to victory despite being behind.
The video concludes by thanking viewers for subscribing and asking them to like and share the video to support the channel. The host expresses hope that the video will 'spur on' their studies in American idioms.