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This video is American Idioms Part 25, the 25th in the series, presenting five idioms (121-125). The speaker will first allow viewers to guess the meanings, then explain them with examples for better understanding.
The idiom 'a shot in the dark' means to attempt to guess something without any information. An example is fixing a computer without knowledge, and another is choosing a mechanic blindly, resulting in a worse car.
'Crocodile tears' refers to displaying a false sense of remorse or sincerity. Politicians often show crocodile tears about public problems but do nothing after being elected. Jeremy sheds crocodile tears after his wife's death, marrying two days after her funeral, showing his insincerity.
To 'keep one's nose clean' means to stay out of trouble. Anthony got into trouble at school but then kept his nose clean and improved. Another example shows someone failing to keep their nose clean after prison and returning to jail.
'Kill time' means to do something while waiting for another event. The speaker and his wife killed time by playing cards before a flight. Another example is playing a game on a cell phone while waiting at the dentist's office.
The idiom 'tack on' means to add something additional onto something else. An example is a phone company tacking on extra fees to a bill. Another instance is a hotel tacking on a 10% service fee, which discourages return visits.
The video concludes by thanking viewers for subscribing and encouraging them to share the video. The speaker suggests using the idiom series to 'kill time' and practice idioms.