AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 30 | #146 - #150 | All American English

Introduction to American Idioms Part 3000:00:04

This video, American Idioms Part 30, is the 30th in a series and will present five new idioms, numbered 146 to 150. Viewers will first guess the meanings before they are explained with examples.

Idiom 146: "At loggerheads"00:00:39

The idiom "at loggerheads" means to be in conflict with someone or something. An example is Jordan and his family being at loggerheads about which university he should attend, highlighting a disagreement.

Idiom 147: "Batting a thousand"00:02:06

"Batting a thousand" means to be very successful in one or more endeavors. This idiom originates from baseball, where a batting average of 1.000 means a hit every time. An example is Monica having a very successful week at school, getting an A and a lead role.

Idiom 148: "Beat someone to the draw"00:03:53

To "beat someone to the draw" means to do something before someone else manages to do it. An example is a company trying to release new software products before its competitors.

Idiom 149: "Go behind someone's back"00:05:16

"Go behind someone's back" means to do something secretly or without someone's permission. An example is a co-worker speaking to the boss about problems without consulting a colleague first, causing anger.

Idiom 150: "Bent out of shape"00:06:57

To be "bent out of shape" means to be very annoyed or upset about something. An example given is Matt being upset after waiting five hours at the airport for his flight.