AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 36 | #176 - #180 | All American English

Introduction to American Idioms Part 3600:00:04

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.

Idiom 176: Skeleton Crew00:00:42

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.

Idiom 177: Spice Something Up00:02:00

'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.

Idiom 178: Burning Question00:03:29

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.

Idiom 179: On the Same Wavelength00:04:56

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.

Idiom 180: Be Loaded00:06:33

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.

Conclusion00:07:38

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.