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This is American Idioms Part 86, presenting five idioms numbered 426 to 430. The video encourages viewers to pause and guess the meaning of each idiom before the answer and an additional example are provided.
Writer's block means to have trouble thinking of something to write. An example is given: 'I ran into writer's block when I got to the second chapter.' Another example suggests taking a long walk to overcome it.
The 'inside scoop' refers to information about something or someone, usually known by a small number of people. For instance, 'I'll give you the inside scoop on her new boyfriend.' Another example talks about a book revealing how someone made a lot of money.
'In one's Heyday' signifies being during the period of one's greatest success. An example is 'In his Heyday, he was the best pool player in the country.' Another example mentions a band selling many records during their successful period.
To 'skim off something' means to illegally take funds, usually in small increments, from a source. For instance, 'The treasurer was accused of skimming off over $5 million.' Another example involves a cousin caught skimming money from his company's bank account.
This idiom means something is physically close enough to cause concern or discomfort. An example is a new highway near a home being 'too close for comfort.' Another example discusses a mother-in-law living too close to her son-in-law's home.