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The idiom "in the bag" means to be assured or certain of success. An example is given where a team is ahead but the game isn't 'in the bag' yet because the other team could come back. Another example describes a governor knowing an election was 'in the bag' after seeing early results.
To be "in hot water" signifies being in a troublesome or difficult situation. The video illustrates this with a mayor who found himself 'in hot water' with constituents over a controversial statement. Another example is a friend getting 'in hot water' with his parents for coming home late.
"Rack one's brain" means to struggle intensely to recall or think about something. The presenter gives an example of someone 'racking their brain' trying to remember where they put a library book. A co-worker 'racked their brain' to find a solution to production problems.
The idiom "raring to go" describes being very eager or excited to start something. An example is given of a father and son who were 'raring to go' fishing early in the morning. Another illustration shows a team initially 'raring to go' on a project but losing enthusiasm due to problems.
To "read the Riot Act" means to warn or reprimand someone severely. The video provides an example of a supervisor 'reading the riot act' to an employee who was late for work twice. Another scenario involves a teacher 'reading the riot act' to a class after they received low scores on math exams.