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The video begins by introducing itself as American Idioms Part 60, presenting five new idioms numbered 296 to 300. The host explains the format: an idiom is presented with an example, the viewer is given time to guess the meaning, and then the correct answer and a second example are provided.
The first idiom is 'a race against time'. The example given is a damaged boat about to sink, and it was a race against time to rescue passengers. The meaning is 'a situation in which you have a very short time to finish a task'. A second example involves firefighters racing against time to put out a fire before it spreads to other buildings.
The second idiom is 'to quote a price'. The example describes a mechanic quoting a price to fix a car that was higher than expected. The meaning is 'to provide an estimated cost for a product or service'. Another example discusses a contractor quoting a fair price to fix a roof, which the homeowner accepted.
The third idiom is 'to angle for something'. The example used is a company angling for a contract for over a year. The meaning is 'to plan or scheme to get or achieve something'. A second example illustrates someone angling for a job with a company since last fall.
The fourth idiom is 'to cut both ways'. The example discusses putting a high tax on imports, which could lead to other countries doing the same, affecting benefits and drawbacks. The meaning is 'to have good and bad effects at the same time'. Another example focuses on global warming efforts, which are good for the environment but can negatively impact the economy.
The final idiom is 'a deer in the headlights'. The example describes a brother freezing like a deer in the headlights when caught stealing candy. The meaning is 'in a state or manner of paralyzing surprise or fear'. This is likened to an actual deer freezing when caught in a car's headlights. A further example portrays an actor freezing like a deer in the headlights after forgetting lines during a play.