Summary
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This is part 116 of the American Idioms series, introducing five idioms from 576 to 580. The presenter will provide an example for each, allow time to guess the meaning, and then explain it with an additional example.
The idiom "ink a deal" means to formally sign or finalize an agreement or contract. An example is a company inking a multi-year deal after negotiations. Another example is an attorney reviewing details before inking a deal on a new home.
This idiom means an amount that is more than one can count or a very large quantity. An example is a friend with eight children having "more problems than you can shake a stick at." Another example describes an exceptional swimmer winning "more Olympic gold medals than you can shake a stick at."
To "rub elbows with" means to interact or mingle with a person or group. An example is someone wanting to attend an office party to rub elbows with senior management to help their career. Another example describes mingling with band members at an afterparty.
A "track record" refers to a record of actual performance or achievements. An example is Eric getting a good job at a car dealership due to his strong track record in sales. Another example highlights a university's excellent track record in placing graduates in high-paying government jobs.
This idiom describes something completely different or unique from something else. An example is an investment being "a horse of a different color" due to its higher risk compared to usual trades. Another example discusses realizing food in Europe is a "horse of a different color" compared to the United States.