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"Water under the bridge" refers to past events that are no longer a source of concern. The video illustrates this with examples of childhood fights between siblings and a past quarrel with a neighbor that have both been resolved.
To be "wrapped up in something or someone" means to be thoroughly absorbed or immersed. Examples include someone getting deeply absorbed in detective TV dramas and a child excessively playing video games.
The idiom "pick and choose" means to select and combine various options as one desires. This is exemplified by Ivy League universities selecting the best students and good attorneys choosing their clients.
"Not out of the woods yet" indicates that despite improvement, one is not yet completely free from danger. Examples include a person recovering from an illness and an economy improving but still facing risks.
The video concludes by thanking viewers for watching, subscribing, liking, and sharing, and reminds them to keep practicing their English.
The video introduces American Idioms Part 77, presenting five new idioms (381-385). Viewers are encouraged to guess the meanings before the answers are revealed, along with additional examples.
The idiom "look up to someone" means to admire or view someone as a role model. The example given is that children should look up to their parents and a teacher who works hard and helps everyone equally.