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This is the 17th video in the American idiom series, presenting five idioms numbered 81 to 85. Viewers are encouraged to guess the meaning of each idiom before it is explained with examples.
The idiom 'the nitty-gritty' refers to the specific facts, details, or main elements of something. This is illustrated with an example of a salesperson talking about a car for a long time before getting to 'the nitty-gritty' (the price), and another example about a play's main elements appearing in the third act.
'Risk one's neck' means to do something risky or dangerous. The example provided highlights firefighters and police who 'risk their necks' when responding to calls. Another example describes Ken arguing with his boss about overtime, 'risking his neck' by potentially losing his job.
To 'pick up the tab' means to pay the cost for something. This idiom is explained with an example of parents offering to 'pick up the tab' for graduate school, and another detailing a company paying for moving expenses for an employee.
'Walking on eggshells' means to act with great care and consideration to avoid upsetting someone. Examples include being careful around an uncle with a bad temper and being cautious about commenting on a sensitive friend's haircut.
The idiom 'bear fruit' signifies producing a desired result. The first example describes a senator's unique campaign starting to 'bear fruit' as more people became aware of his ideas. The opposite is shown with a president's economic policies that 'never bore fruit', leading to public upset.
The video concludes by hoping the idioms presented are 'bearing fruit' for the viewers and encourages continued practice of the idioms in the series. The host thanks viewers for their subscription and promises to see them next time.