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This is American Idioms Part 41, the 41st video in the series. It will present five idioms, numbered 201 to 205. The video will first give viewers an opportunity to guess the meanings, then explain each idiom using additional examples.
The idiom 'drop the subject' means to stop talking about a topic. An example is given where someone wants their boss to stop talking about people being late for work. Another example illustrates wanting to move on from celebrating a team's championship win to discussing the next season.
To 'take for a ride' means to swindle or deceive someone. The example provided is about a person feeling a used car salesperson was dishonest and trying to trick them after signing a contract. Another example talks about an elderly aunt being scammed by an email phishing attempt.
Being 'in a pickle' means to be in a bad or difficult situation. An example shows a company facing a difficult situation because they downsized too many employees and now can't meet their deadlines. Another example suggests calling a friend for help if one finds themselves in a difficult situation in a new city.
To 'turn the tables' means to dramatically change or reverse something. The example discusses how new evidence in a murder trial reversed the prosecution's case, making a conviction difficult. Another example shows a company improving their production issues by hiring new staff, thus turning their difficult situation around.
To 'turn one's back' means to ignore, disregard, or exclude someone or something. An example illustrates a person feeling that a cell phone company turned its back on average people by raising prices on new phones. A final example conveys a parent's unwavering loyalty, stating they would never turn their back on their child regardless of their academic performance.