AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 34 | #166 - #170 | All American English

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Summary

This video, American Idioms Part 34, presents five new idioms, numbered 166 to 170. For each idiom, the video provides an example sentence, allows viewers to guess the meaning, and then explains the correct meaning with additional examples to enhance understanding.

Highlights

Introduction to American Idioms Part 34
00:00:03

The video introduces American Idioms Part 34, presenting five idioms (166-170). The presenter will provide examples, allow viewers to guess the meaning, and then explain each idiom with additional examples.

Idiom #166: Leave out in the cold
00:00:42

This idiom means 'to be ignored or excluded from something.' An example is given where someone was excluded from a pay increase, and another example where Robert was excluded by other kids for not liking sports.

Idiom #167: Big stink
00:02:12

This idiom means 'to complain or make a fuss about something.' The video provides an example of a teacher making a fuss about late homework and a boss making a 'big stink' about someone being a few minutes late to work.

Idiom #168: Pit Stop
00:03:45

This idiom refers to 'to stop somewhere for a short period of time,' often used on car trips for things like bathroom breaks or snacks. An example describes a quick journey without pit stops and another about needing to make a pit stop to eat.

Idiom #169: Nip something in the bud
00:05:15

This means 'to prevent something from getting worse by stopping it in the beginning.' The example used is parents preventing a sugar addiction by not allowing sweets as a child. Another example talks about a mayor stopping overfunded policies early in his term.

Idiom #170: On the DOT
00:07:03

This idiom means 'at the exact time specified.' An example is a strict biology teacher starting class exactly at 8:00 AM. Another example is a flight arriving exactly as expected at 9:00 PM.

Conclusion
00:08:32

The video concludes by promising more idiom videos to come, reinforcing the idea of not 'leaving viewers out in the cold' regarding learning new idioms. The presenter encourages continued practice and thanks subscribers.

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