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Introduction to American Idioms Part 10900:00:03
This video marks part 109 in the American Idioms series, introducing five new idioms numbered 541 to 545. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video to guess the meaning of each idiom before the answer and an additional example are provided.
Idiom 541: To Lighten One's Load00:00:50
The idiom 'to lighten one's load' means to make a difficult situation or responsibility easier. An example is a brother helping with a move, and another is government grants reducing the financial burden of college tuition.
Idiom 542: Count Someone In00:02:33
'Count someone in' means to include someone as part of something. The example scenarios include offering help with office party preparations and wanting to join a basketball game.
Idiom 543: Keep Something In Check00:04:02
To 'keep something in check' means to limit or restrain something, preventing it from occurring or getting out of control. Examples include managing company finances and a president's policy to control inflation.
Idiom 544: Beat The Bushes00:06:04
'Beat the bushes' signifies searching for something extensively or diligently. This is illustrated by searching for an affordable apartment for over a month and cell phone providers constantly seeking new customers.
Idiom 545: To Be Game00:07:43
The idiom 'to be game' means to be willing to do something, even if it's dangerous or challenging. Examples include a cousin willing to try dangerous outdoor activities like cliff diving, and a sister being willing to go to the movies.