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This idiom means to study, usually intensely. The example given is, "My mom told me that if I don't hit the books this week, I'll never be able to pass my math test next week." Another example highlights wanting to 'hit the books' early to prepare for a big science test.
To be 'in the market' for something means to be interested in buying it. An example demonstrates someone not initially in the market for a new cell phone but buying one due to low prices. Another example: "My friend Margaret just bought a used car. I didn't know that she was in the market for one because if I did, I would have sold her my old car."
This idiom signifies waiting in a nervous and excited manner in anticipation of something. The video uses the example of waiting for a new iPhone version and also for TOEFL test scores.
To 'come clean' means to admit something to someone, typically something bad. The examples include a son admitting to scratching a car and a suspect confessing in a murder case after police questioning.
A 'dead duck' refers to someone who is about to be in a great deal of trouble. Examples include a sister facing trouble for failing math and a person anticipating trouble from their girlfriend for losing a gold necklace.