Understanding American English Idioms

Mark introduces a video on American English idioms, providing explanations and examples for idioms like 'smell a rat', 'go to the dogs', and 'let the cat out of the bag'. The video includes a practice session where viewers can apply these idioms in sentences, followed by a review and conclusion.

What is the main topic of the video?

• American English idioms

• English grammar rules

• British English idioms

• English vocabulary

What does the idiom 'smell a rat' imply?

• Something is delicious

• Something is wrong

• Something is funny

• Something is lost

What does 'go to the dogs' mean?

• To be successful

• To be happy

• To become run down

• To improve

If someone 'lets the cat out of the bag', what have they done?

• Kept a secret

• Surprised someone

• Made a mistake

• Informed beforehand

What does 'for the birds' mean?

• Exciting

• Interesting

• Uninteresting and meaningless

• Meaningful

What activity does 'horse around' refer to?

• Being serious

• Sleeping

• Playing around

• Working hard

What does 'cat got your tongue' imply?

• You are singing

• You are whispering

• You can't talk

• You are talking too much

What does 'shake a leg' mean?

• Dance

• Hurry

• Relax

• Sleep

What does 'hit the hay' mean?

• Go for a walk

• Eat dinner

• Start working

• Go to bed

Which idiom means to feel something is wrong?

• Let the cat out of the bag

• Smell a rat

• Go to the dogs

• For the birds