AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 126 | #626 - #630 | All American English

Idiom 630: Call Off the Dogs00:08:28

To "call off the dogs" means to stop attacking someone. An example illustrates creditors ceasing their pursuit after an individual starts paying overdue bills, and a company hoping the media will stop criticizing them after a public apology.

Conclusion00:10:36

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Introduction to Idioms 626-63000:00:03

The video introduces American idioms part 126, where five idioms numbered 626 to 630 will be presented. Viewers are encouraged to guess meanings before the answers and additional examples are provided.

Idiom 626: On a Handshake00:00:49

The idiom "on a handshake" means an agreement or contract made between people without being written down. An example describes how deals were made in the old days just by shaking hands, and another shows a successful partnership agreed upon this way.

Idiom 627: On a Collision Course00:02:43

The idiom "on a collision course" refers to being on a certain path to conflict or destruction with someone or a group. This is illustrated by a tech company cutting healthcare benefits, potentially leading to conflict with a labor union, and two countries heading towards war.

Idiom 628: Go on a Witch Hunt00:04:40

To "go on a witch hunt" means an intensive, usually unfair search for someone to blame, often for wrongdoing. An example shows a manager unfairly searching for a scapegoat for a project's failure, and another describes a mayor discrediting journalists by claiming they are on a witch hunt.

Idiom 629: Go on a Rampage00:06:56

The idiom "go on a rampage" means to become very disturbed or angry about something. This is explained with parents getting angry after their child fails classes, and football fans destroying a stadium after their team loses a championship game.