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This video is the 36th installment in the American Idiom series. It will cover five idioms, numbered 176 to 180. The presenter will give viewers a chance to guess the meaning before explaining each idiom with additional examples.
The idiom 'skeleton crew' means the minimum number of people required to operate something. The example describes a company running with a skeleton crew due to a flu epidemic, implying a very small, essential team.
'Spice something up' means to make something more exciting, interesting, or tantalizing. An example given is a professor adding jokes to lectures to make them more engaging. Another example shows how bonuses can 'spice up' salaries.
A 'burning question' refers to the most important or significant question. The example provided is a president's news conference where the burning question was why he lied about not raising taxes, highlighting its critical nature.
To be 'on the same wavelength' means to think about something in the same way or to share similar opinions. An example shows a couple agreeing on how to raise children, indicating they are on the same wavelength regarding that topic.
The idiom 'be loaded' means to have a lot of wealth or money. The example given is a friend who buys a new car every year because he is 'loaded,' illustrating significant financial prosperity.
The video concludes by reminding viewers that studying idioms and English on this channel is free, emphasizing that one doesn't need to be 'loaded' to learn. It encourages continued practice.