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The idiom 'paint the town red' means to go out and have a great time, often after a celebration or success. Examples include celebrating a state championship win or finishing final exams.
'Under the weather' means to be sick or not feel well. Examples illustrate someone visiting a sick grandparent or being unable to attend school due to illness.
This is American Idioms Part 23, presenting five idioms numbered 111 to 115. The video will first allow viewers to guess the meaning of each idiom, then explain their meanings with additional examples.
To 'sleep like a log' means to sleep very deeply or soundly, like an unmoving log. This is often used when someone is extremely tired, such as after a day of strenuous activity, or for someone who is naturally a deep sleeper.
The idiom 'stink to high heaven' means something seems very suspicious or unethical. Examples include a questionable company merger or a politician's business dealings during their time in office.
A 'money pit' refers to something that continually requires a lot of money to maintain or operate. This can be an old house that constantly needs repairs or a project that faces unexpected problems and escalating costs.
The video concludes by encouraging viewers to use one of the presented idioms in a sentence and post it in the comments section, and to keep practicing their English.