AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 32 | #156 - #160 | All American English

Summary

This video, part 32 of the American Idiom series, presents five idioms (156-160). The video challenges viewers to guess the meaning of each idiom before providing a detailed explanation with additional examples to enhance understanding.

Highlights

Idiom 156: Cold Feet00:00:38

To 'get cold feet' means to become really anxious and nervous about something, often to the point of backing out. An example is someone getting cold feet before skydiving or a wedding.

Idiom 157: Not Hold Water00:02:06

If something 'does not hold water,' it means it doesn't appear truthful or valid, like a weak excuse or argument. It's compared to a leaking glass that can't hold water.

Idiom 158: Feeding Frenzy00:03:50

A 'feeding frenzy' describes consuming something frantically, whether literally (like sharks eating) or figuratively (like reporters aggressively seeking information about a scandal).

Idiom 159: Get a Word in Edgewise00:05:35

To 'get a word in edgewise' means to be able to say something in a conversation when another person is talking continuously and not allowing an opportunity to speak.

Idiom 160: Heads Up00:06:52

A 'heads up' is an update that provides new knowledge or understanding about something, often a warning or advance notice about upcoming changes or problems.