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This video is the 58th in a series on American idioms. It will present five new idioms, from number 286 to 290. The host will provide situations where each idiom is used and allow viewers to guess their meanings before explaining them and giving additional examples.
The idiom "to land a job" means to be hired for a job or to get a job. The example given is: "I hope I can land a job at that new software company because I heard that they offer great benefits to new employees." Another example asks, "Is it hard to land a job at your company?"
The idiom "to lose one's shirt" means to lose a large amount of money. An example illustrates this: "I thought that my investment in that company was safe, but I lost my shirt on its stock in the last month." Another example describes a compulsive gambler who "lost his shirt" in Las Vegas.
The idiom "everyone and his cousin" (or "everyone and his brother") refers to too many people or a large crowd. The example given is: "Because of the pandemic, everyone and his cousin is stocking up on food." Another example describes a crowded Central Park, where "everyone and his brother was there."
The idiom "a rocky start" signifies a difficult beginning to something. An example is: "My son is having a rocky start in his first year of University. I hope things get better for him soon." The host compares it to a rocky boat ride, meaning not smooth. A second example states, "After a rocky start, our new software program is selling very well."
The idiom "to tear one's hair out" means to be worried or frustrated about something. An example says: "I've been tearing my hair out trying to get all of my work done by the deadline and I don't think I'll make it." Another example predicts, "I know I'll be tearing my hair out this weekend because I have to write two major essays for school."
The host thanks viewers and reminds them to like and share the video to support the channel. He jokingly adds that if they are "tearing their hair out" trying to learn idioms, they should keep practicing.