AMERICAN IDIOMS | LESSON PART 138 | #686 - #690 | All American English

Summary

This video, part 138 of the American Idioms series, introduces five new idioms: "channel one's energy," "a ray of hope," "talk someone out of something," "a change of heart," and "on the double." Each idiom is presented with an example sentence, followed by a moment for the viewer to guess its meaning, and then a clear explanation along with an additional example.

Highlights

Introduction to Lesson 13800:00:03

The video introduces American Idioms Part 138, presenting five new idioms (686-690). The format includes guessing meanings, then providing answers with additional examples, and encouraging viewers to pause the video to think.

Idiom #686: Channel One's Energy00:00:47

The idiom "channel one's energy" means to focus and direct one's energy towards a specific goal. An example is needing to channel all energy into a degree to finish on time. Another example given is a company channeling its energy into reducing operational costs due to financial trouble.

Idiom #687: A Ray of Hope00:02:37

The idiom "a ray of hope" refers to a small sign of improvement in a difficult situation. An example explains a new experimental drug as a ray of hope for someone's heart condition. Another example is peace negotiations between warring countries being a ray of hope for a possible truce.

Idiom #688: Talk Someone Out of Something00:04:19

To "talk someone out of something" means to use persuasive speech to avoid something, often punishment. An example illustrates talking a boss out of firing someone for being consistently late. Another example shows someone failing to talk their way out of trouble because their actions were recorded.

Idiom #689: A Change of Heart00:05:55

The idiom "a change of heart" signifies a change in one's opinion or feelings on a matter. An example explains someone having a change of heart and deciding to stay at their company despite disliking their new boss. Another example describes people having a change of heart about buying a new house to save more money.

Idiom #690: On the Double00:07:40

"On the double" means rapidly or faster than normal. An example is a boss wanting to talk to someone "on the double," meaning immediately and quickly. Another example describes the fire department arriving "on the double" to quickly extinguish a fire.

Conclusion and Call to Action00:09:11

The video concludes by thanking viewers for subscribing, encouraging likes and shares to support the channel, and reminding them to keep practicing their English skills.