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This is part 113 of the American idiom series, focusing on five idioms numbered 561 to 565. The video will first present each idiom and an example, allowing time to guess the meaning, then provide the answer with an additional example.
The idiom "green-eyed monster" refers to jealousy or envy. An example is a guy suffering from the green-eyed monster if his old girlfriend dates his best friend. Another example is co-workers becoming jealous if someone gets a raise before them.
To "leave one in charge" means to place someone in a position of control or responsibility. For instance, an older sibling might be left in charge of younger children. Another example is a boss leaving Nick in charge of a department during vacation.
The idiom "to be rough on someone or something" means to have a harsh or bad effect. An example is working three weekends in a row being rough on people who didn't get time to relax. Another illustration is the grueling TOEFL test being rough on test-takers.
To "rake one over the coals" signifies scolding or reprimanding someone severely for an error. For example, a boss raking an employee over the coals for being an hour late. Another situation is a mother scolding her child for staying out late.
The idiom "close to home" means something affecting one personally and intimately. An example is a speaker's remarks about family hitting close to home for audience members. Another example is news of an earthquake hitting close to home for someone who experienced one as a child.