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This is American Idioms Part 76, presenting five new idioms from #376 to #380. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video and guess the meanings before the answers and examples are provided.
The idiom "meat on the bone" means to have some amount of substance, value, or meaning. The example given is a movie with many special effects but lacking character development, thus 'no meat on the bone'. Another example discusses questions lacking substance in an interview.
To "come up short" means to fail to meet certain expectations. An example is a sales team that didn't meet their monthly goal, and another is someone unable to finish painting their house due to working overtime.
An "ace in the hole" refers to something that can be used to gain an advantage. This idiom is derived from card games where an ace is the highest card. Examples include a company's superior technology being their advantage and a mayor's popular wife helping him get reelected.
To "hit someone like a ton of bricks" signifies a sudden and significant impact on someone, often a shocking realization. Examples include the devastating news of a classmate's death and the shock of learning about mass layoffs at a company.
To "live up to something" means to do as was promised in an agreement or bargain. An example is hoping teammates fulfill their responsibilities on a project. Another example shows a coach being upset because his players did not live up to his expectations.
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