AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 124 | #616 - #620 | All American English

Summary

This video, part 124 of the American Idioms series, presents and explains five idioms: "on board," "take off the training wheels," "let's roll," "stone broke," and "knock one for a loop." The host provides examples and definitions for each idiom, helping viewers understand and incorporate them into their English vocabulary.

Highlights

Introduction to Idioms 616-62000:00:00

The video introduces part 124 of the American Idioms series, presenting five idioms from number 616 to 620. Viewers are encouraged to guess the meanings before the answers are revealed with additional examples.

Idiom 616: On board00:00:50

The idiom "on board" means to be in agreement with something. An example is given: 'The owner of our company needs to take on board the idea of hiring more employees if he plans to meet the demand for our new products.'

Idiom 617: Take off the training wheels00:02:35

To "take off the training wheels" means to remove a source of aid or assistance, becoming self-sufficient. An example: 'My boss felt confident to take off the training wheels and allow me to manage my department on my own.'

Idiom 618: Let's roll00:04:36

The idiom "let's roll" means to get moving or go somewhere. An example is provided: 'After finishing work here, let's roll and get something to eat.'

Idiom 619: Stone broke00:05:56

To be "stone broke" means to have no money. An example: 'After his business went bankrupt, Dave was stone broke and he had to ask me for a loan.'

Idiom 620: Knock one for a loop00:07:34

To "knock one for a loop" means to be overcome with surprise or astonishment, or to be shocked by something. An example: 'My promotion to manager yesterday knocked me for a loop and I still can't believe it.'

Conclusion00:09:11

The video concludes, thanking viewers for subscribing and encouraging them to like and share the video to support the channel. The host reminds viewers to 'keep practicing' their English.