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The video kicks off American Idioms Part 103, presenting five new idioms. Viewers are encouraged to pause and guess the meanings before the answers are revealed, along with additional examples for each idiom.
The first idiom, "get up in years," implies becoming advanced in age or getting old. An example illustrates a grandfather needing more attention as he's getting old and lives alone, and another example connects aging with gaining wisdom.
"A golden opportunity" refers to an outstanding chance to achieve something. The example provided shows an employee asking for a raise when their boss is in a good mood, and another example discusses a missed opportunity to buy real estate when prices were low.
To "chew the fat" means to discuss something, typically in a friendly, casual manner. The video uses an example of coworkers casually talking about their day at a cafe after work, and another example of an uncle and nephew reminiscing about the past.
To "treat someone like a doormat" signifies subjecting someone to humiliation or total disrespect. The host explains it as walking all over someone. Examples include a mean boss disrespecting employees and a person who stands up for herself so she will never be treated like a doormat.
The final idiom, "come at a price," means to have a negative consequence due to some action. One example highlights a project finished early but at the cost of everyone's exhaustion. Another example discusses security coming at the price of reduced freedom.