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Idiom 14: Go Belly Up00:04:27
To 'go belly up' means to go bankrupt or fail. The video illustrates this with a warning against investing in a company that is about to go bankrupt, and how many companies went belly up after a stock market crash.
Idiom 15: Graveyard Shift00:05:32
The 'graveyard shift' refers to working through the nighttime hours, usually in the middle of the night when it's quiet. The example given is someone struggling to stay awake during this shift, and how few people can handle these difficult hours despite potentially good pay.
Idiom 11: Behind the Eight Ball00:00:30
This idiom means to be in a difficult or bad position. An example given is someone who didn't study for a test and is now in a difficult position, or a business struggling after a recession.
Idiom 12: Get a Kick Out of Something00:01:47
To 'get a kick out of something' means to get a sense of excitement, joy, or enjoyment from something. The video uses examples like an adult enjoying video games or a mother enjoying watching her daughter play with dolls.
Idiom 13: Out of One's League00:02:55
This idiom refers to something that is beyond what one is capable of attaining or is too good/expensive for someone. Examples include an average person trying to date a supermodel, or a house being too expensive and therefore 'out of their league.'