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This is the 40th video in the American idiom series, presenting five new idioms from 196 to 200. The video will first ask you to guess the meaning, then explain it with additional examples.
This idiom means 'when things are not going well'. For example, 'When the chips are down, I can always rely on my wife to help me,' or 'People often find their true character when the chips are down.'
To do something 'with flying colors' means to do it extremely well. For instance, 'Scott studied very hard and passed the science exam with flying colors,' and 'I was relieved after I found out that I had passed my University entrance interview with flying colors.'
Being 'on the rebound' means to regain strength or recover well. Examples include: 'The stock market was on the rebound today after a horrible week of trading,' and 'My uncle is finally on the rebound after being sick for the first part of the month.'
This idiom refers to 'something likely to lead to a bad outcome'. For example, 'Appointing Kevin as the new captain of the baseball team is a recipe for disaster because he is not a good leader,' or 'Not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is a recipe for disaster.'
To 'roll out the red carpet' means to welcome someone with great respect and hospitality. This idiom can be used both literally and figuratively. Examples: 'Our city rolled out the red carpet for our new governor,' and 'It is customary at our University to roll out the red carpet for a new professor.'
The video concludes by thanking viewers for subscribing and encouraging them to share the video and keep practicing their idioms.