AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 24 | #116 - #120 | All American English

Summary

This video, part 24 of a series, teaches five American idioms (116-120). The host first presents each idiom with an example, then asks viewers to guess the meaning, and finally explains it with additional examples for better understanding.

Highlights

Idiom 116: Full of Hot Air00:00:36

This idiom means to talk a lot without saying anything meaningful. An example given is a politician who talks much but offers no new ideas. Another example refers to used car salesmen who often exaggerate and lack substance in their claims.

Idiom 117: Feel it in one's bones00:02:07

This idiom means to sense something strongly or intuitively, often making a prediction based on that feeling. An example is having a strong premonition about an election outcome. Another example is feeling intuitively that a summer vacation will be great.

Idiom 118: One's jaw drops00:03:31

This idiom signifies being extremely shocked or surprised about something. The physical reaction of one's jaw dropping emphasizes the profound surprise. Examples include being shocked by a rent increase or a parent's reaction to a child's bad report card.

Idiom 119: Hit the nail on the head00:04:49

This idiom means to be precisely accurate or correct about something. An example is the media accurately predicting an election winner. Another example describes a wife making a perfect choice for wallpaper, highlighting her excellent judgment.

Idiom 120: Race Against Time00:06:04

This idiom refers to attempting to accomplish something in a very short period due to urgency. Examples include firefighters working quickly to extinguish a spreading fire or employees rushing to meet deadlines at work.