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This is American Idioms Part 97, the 97th video in the series. It features five new idioms, numbered 481 to 485. Viewers are encouraged to guess the meanings before they are revealed, with additional examples provided for each.
The idiom "go the extra mile" means to go beyond what is necessary to do something. An example is a wife who plans a huge party and bakes a homemade cake for her son's birthday, exceeding normal expectations. Another example highlights a teacher who comes in on weekends to help students, going beyond her paid duties.
"Cut to the chase" means to get to the point or main issue without wasting time. An instance is a president at a short news conference immediately addressing critical problems. Another scenario shows someone asking for a raise directly due to limited time with their boss.
A "tightwad" describes someone who is very stingy or miserly with money, even if they have it. An example is a cousin with a good job who wears old clothes because he doesn't want to spend money. Another illustration is a boss who provides insufficient food for a party he hosts because he is stingy.
"Come rain or shine" signifies that something will happen no matter what the circumstances may be. An example is a great staff that always works as a team regardless of the situation. Another example is a wife who can always be counted on to help her husband, no matter the trouble.
"Lo and behold" is an expression used for something surprising or unexpected. An example involves finding car keys in a shirt pocket after searching for an hour. Another instance describes the surprising start of snow on Christmas Eve after hoping for a white Christmas.