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This video is part 143 of the American idiom series, covering idioms numbered 711 to 715. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video to guess the meanings before the answers and additional examples are provided.
The idiom 'dish up something' means to offer something to others, often figuratively. An example is a phone company offering a better proposal. Another example given is a movie studio 'dishing up low-quality horror movies' to its audience.
'Reach for the sky' means to set one's goals or ambitions very high. The presenter gives an example of encouraging someone with a university degree to 'reach for the sky.' Another example is a father teaching his child to 'reach for the sky' and never give up on dreams.
To 'ride shotgun' means to ride in the front passenger seat of a car. The origin of the idiom is from old Western stagecoaches where a person with a shotgun sat next to the driver for protection. An example involves a sister riding shotgun due to car sickness, and another is someone riding shotgun when a deer was hit.
'Have the receipts' means to have proof or evidence to back up a claim. An example is a parent having security camera footage to prove their daughter was lying about being home. Another instance is an interviewer having video evidence to contradict a mayor's denial of a controversial statement.
'The devil is in the details' is a warning to pay close attention to all components of a situation or deal, especially the fine print in contracts. An example is advising caution when signing a car lease. Another example highlights that a seemingly easy operation might be complex upon closer inspection.
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