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This is American Idioms Part 59, presenting five new idioms from 291 to 295. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video to guess the meanings before the answers and additional examples are provided.
The idiom 'to cause a stir' means to cause a commotion or controversy. An example is a director's new film being banned in cities due to the stir it caused, or a dog running through a school and disturbing students.
'Hard to swallow' describes something that is difficult to believe. Examples include a friend's unbelievable stories about their childhood or a teacher not believing a student's excuse for being late.
The idiom 'to lose steam' means to become weaker or less active. This is illustrated by a company's stock value dropping significantly after a scandal or a president's campaign weakening due to negative media stories.
'To shake one's head' in this context means to express confusion or bewilderment. Examples include a boss shaking his head at creative but unusual solutions, or someone shaking their head in disbelief at the cost of car repairs.
The final idiom, 'to give something your all', means to try as hard as possible to succeed. This is shown by a team trying its best to finish a project before a deadline, or a son giving his all in a race despite losing.