Native English speakers say some strange things, like “Bob’s your uncle” and “Elvis has left the building”. But what if you don’t have an uncle named Bob? How will you understand what this person is saying? In this class, you’ll learn ten expressions that native speakers commonly use that have meanings you can’t figure out from the words themselves. You need to learn what the expression means and when it’s used. So, *bite the bullet* and watch the class. https://www.engvid.com/10-english-exp...

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In this lesson:
0:00 Expressions with meanings you can't guess
0:38 Bob's your uncle
1:40 bite the bullet
2:58 twist someone's arm
4:03 pay the piper
5:58 don't give up your day job
6:23 to quit cold turkey
6:53 Elvis has left the building
7:43 go belly up
8:10 go postal
9:05 bury the hatchet