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This is the 43rd video in the American idiom series, covering five idioms from 211 to 215. The video will first present each idiom for guessing, then explain its meaning with examples.
The idiom '40 winks' means to sleep for a short period of time, or take a short nap. An example given is taking '40 winks' on the commute home. Another variation is 'to grab 40 winks'.
'Free hand' refers to having the freedom or authorization to do something independently. For instance, a boss giving an employee a 'free hand' to negotiate means the employee has full discretion.
To be 'fresh out of' something means to have just run out of a supply of that item very recently. An example is being 'fresh out of eggs' when wanting an omelette, or 'fresh out of laptops' at a sale.
This idiom means to be very angry about something. The speaker explains its figurative origin, relating it to a rabid dog. It's used when someone is exceedingly furious, like a boss when an employee is late or a father seeing a scratch on his new car.
To 'run the gamut' means to cover a wide range of something. Examples include a construction company building everything from small homes to skyscrapers, or a car company offering products from luxury to economy models.
The video concludes, thanking viewers for subscribing and encouraging them to share the video and keep practicing their English.