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This video is the 46th installment in a series on American idioms. It will present five new idioms, numbered 226 to 230. Viewers will first have the chance to guess their meanings, followed by explanations and additional examples to aid comprehension.
The idiom 'catch up with someone' means to be updated by someone you haven't seen in a while about what they've been doing, and to share your own updates. An example given is a sister catching up with old friends after living abroad for three years.
A 'go-getter' refers to an ambitious individual who actively pursues their goals. The example illustrates a company needing 'go-getters' instead of passive employees, and another example shows Jacob being promoted quickly due to being a go-getter.
'Use one's noodle' means to utilize one's intelligence or intellectual ability, essentially to 'use your head'. An example is solving a problem quickly by 'using our noodles', and Mark consistently achieving tasks accurately by 'using his noodle'.
The 'cream of the crop' describes the best of a particular group. The video uses the example of students at a university being 'the cream of the crop', making acceptance difficult. Another example shows delicious and expensive apples being the 'cream of the crop'.
'Money to burn' signifies having more money than one needs, implying an abundance that allows for extravagant spending. Examples include people buying expensive cars having 'money to burn' and Joan frequently buying expensive new clothes, suggesting she has 'money to burn'.
The video concludes by thanking viewers for subscribing, encouraging them to share the video, and reminding them to keep practicing their English.