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This video is the 50th installment in a series on American idioms, presenting five new idioms from number 246 to 250. The host will first allow viewers to guess the meanings before providing explanations and additional examples.
The idiom 'bad faith' refers to deceptive or dishonest behavior. An example given is a friend selling a car with hidden mechanical problems, demonstrating a lack of honesty. Another example is a company failing to pay a promised signing bonus, indicating the deal was made in 'bad faith'.
'A Band-Aid solution' describes a superficial or temporary fix to a problem. The video illustrates this with government aid after a hurricane being insufficient to address the widespread suffering, acting merely as a temporary measure. Another example is temporary roof patches instead of a permanent repair.
To have 'egg on one's face' means to do or say something that makes one seem foolish or embarrassed. An example is a business deal that goes wrong, causing embarrassment for the person who promised its success. Losing to a weaker team in sports also results in 'egg on one's face' due to embarrassment.
'A hole in the wall' typically refers to a small, shabby place, often a restaurant or bar. The video gives an example of a restaurant shut down due to health violations, being described as a 'hole in the wall'. Conversely, some 'hole in the wall' places can offer delicious food and great service despite their appearance.
To 'jury rig' something means to make a makeshift or temporary repair. An example involves a car owner temporarily fixing their broken-down car to get home without a tow truck. Another example highlights cheap individuals who 'jury rig' items instead of getting them properly fixed, resulting in repeated temporary repairs.