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This idiom means to become the sole responsibility of someone. The example given is when a father died, financially supporting the family fell on Jimmy's shoulders. Another example illustrates how decisions in a department fell on someone's shoulders after their boss became sick.
A low ball offer is an offer for something that is deliberately less than its actual value. The video provides an example of someone making a surprisingly accepted low ball offer on a classic car. A second example shows a real estate agent advising against accepting a low ball offer on a property.
To pull a stunt means to deceive someone or play a trick on someone. An example is a daughter faking being sick to avoid school. Another example features a student bringing a snake to class, leading to a warning about being expelled for pulling another stunt.
This idiom means to be straightforward or honest with someone about something. The example discusses a company being unclear about healthcare benefits, and wishing they would 'level with' their employees. Another example portrays a son who wasn't 'leveling with' his parent about why he failed a math exam.
The idiom 'big time' means a lot or in a significant manner. An example illustrates a team failing 'big time' on a project, risking their jobs. The second example encourages speeding up production 'big time' to meet a deadline, emphasizing a significant increase.