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Introduction to American Idioms Part 4300:00:00
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.
Idiom 211: 40 Winks00:00:39
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'.
Idiom 212: Free Hand00:01:54
'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.
Idiom 213: Fresh Out Of00:03:19
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.
Idiom 214: Foaming at the Mouth00:04:50
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.
Idiom 215: Run the Gamut00:06:08
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.
Conclusion and Encouragement00:07:33
The video concludes, thanking viewers for subscribing and encouraging them to share the video and keep practicing their English.