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Introduction to American Idioms Part 800:00:03
This video is the eighth in a series on American idioms, presenting five new idioms (numbers 36-40). Viewers are encouraged to guess the meaning of each idiom before it is explained with examples.
Idiom #36: To have skin in the game00:00:31
The idiom "to have skin in the game" means to be directly involved in or affected by something, usually financially. An example is given of workers investing in a company, making them try harder for its success. Another example emphasizes that people with "skin in the game" work harder to ensure a venture's success.
Idiom #37: To catch a break00:02:20
The idiom "to catch a break" means to have something fortuitous or lucky happen to you. An example illustrates an actor getting a major role after many years of trying. Another example shows someone catching a lucky break by making a delayed train on time.
Idiom #38: By leaps and bounds00:03:55
The idiom "by leaps and bounds" means to increase or progress rapidly. An example describes vegetables in a garden growing quickly due to care. Another example shows how new marketing ideas caused sales to grow rapidly.
Idiom #39: Down the drain00:05:19
The idiom "down the drain" means to become wasted or useless. The concept is compared to water going down a sink drain. An example details money being lost when a factory closed. Another example describes two and a half years of college wasted when someone dropped out.
Idiom #40: Like clockwork00:06:51
The idiom "like clockwork" means to function as expected or dependably. An example describes a wife waking up at 5:00 a.m. sharp every day, highlighting predictable behavior. Another example refers to the punctual nature of trains in Japan, always running on time.
Conclusion00:08:06
The video concludes by thanking viewers for watching and encouraging them to like, share, and keep practicing their English skills.