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Introduction to American Idioms Part 2100:00:04
This is the 21st video in the American idiom series, presenting five new idioms from 101 to 105. The video will first allow viewers to guess the meaning of each idiom before providing a detailed explanation with examples.
Idiom 101: To Upset the Apple Cart00:00:49
The idiom "to upset the apple cart" means to ruin or interfere with someone's goals or plans. An example is a boss interrupting weekend plans, or a colleague consistently doing things her own way, thereby ruining team plans.
Idiom 102: To Sell Like Hotcakes00:02:15
To "sell like hotcakes" means something sells very quickly and usually in large quantities. An example given is new iPhones selling so rapidly that stores struggle to keep them in stock, or a popular toy becoming back-ordered due to high demand.
Idiom 103: To Shoot Yourself in the Foot00:03:57
The idiom "to shoot yourself in the foot" describes doing or saying something that causes problems for oneself. An example is a politician talking too much about a controversial issue, creating more problems, or a company raising prices on a new product, leading to a lack of sales.
Idiom 104: Down the Road00:05:37
"Down the road" refers to sometime in the future, whether near or far. The example given is the importance of studying American idioms now to benefit later if living in the United States, or an economy recovering a long time down the road, indicating a distant future.
Idiom 105: On Pins and Needles00:07:08
To be "on pins and needles" means to be anxious or tense about something. Examples include Vince anxiously awaiting his wife's test results from the doctor, or Ronald being nervous about selling his stocks in the market.
Conclusion and Encouragement00:08:26
The video concludes by encouraging viewers to continue practicing learning American idioms, assuring them that 'down the road,' they will understand them better. The host thanks subscribers and reminds everyone to keep practicing.