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The video introduces American Idioms part 139, presenting five idioms from numbers 691 to 695. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video to guess the meanings before the answers and additional examples are provided.
This idiom means to permit someone or something to proceed. An example given is a doctor giving permission to exercise after a back operation, similar to a green traffic light allowing movement. Another example is a city government approving a bridge project.
Meaning "carrying a certain degree of risk or danger," this idiom is illustrated by a company board rejecting a merger due to risky terms. Another example describes driving in heavy fog making the road a bit dicey or dangerous.
A mouthpiece is defined as a person, organization, or publication that expresses the opinions or ideas of another. The video uses the example of a newspaper acting as a mouthpiece for a political party and an individual speaking on behalf of management.
This idiom means to exert excessive pressure, force, or threats on someone. Examples include a bank pressuring someone after missed mortgage payments and a detective coercing a confession from a suspect.
A springboard is something that serves as a starting point for future success or advancement. The video illustrates this with a department manager's job leading to a position on the board of directors, and a small hot dog stand becoming the basis for opening larger restaurants.