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You can put "that" after "and." The speaker has chosen to omit it here, but "and that Tigress is flammable" and "and Tigress is flammable" both work well here. Ex: I learned today an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. Ex: I learned today that an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

"Overhaul" means to redo, start again, or repair something. In this case, it means to redo and create a completely new menu. Ex: They overhauled the restaurant interior! It looks so amazing now. Ex: I sent the ice cream machine in to be overhauled. Ex: They did a complete overhaul with the operating system. I have to learn how to use it again!

Good question! "Made of" implies the basic materials or qualities of something, whereas "made from" is used when talking about how it was manufactured. Ex: The wardrobe is made of oak. Ex: My shirt is made from recycled plastic.

"Come at me bro" is a slang phrase used to indicate confidence in oneself. This phrase also expresses that if someone tried to fight, or argue with you about something, you would be ready to fight or argue back. It is used to defend yourself when facing opposition towards something or when feeling powerful or confident about something. Ex: You wanna fight? Come at me bro. Ex: That's right, I drive a Ferrari. Come at me bro.

Here, "sustained" is similar to "supported." It isn't common to use "sustained" in this manner, as it sounds a bit formal and unnatural. But, he's saying that he has been supported emotionally, physically, and mentally by his friends, which has enabled him to "keep going" and do what he wants to do. Ex: The energy drink I had earlier sustained me through the marathon. => It kept the person going and gave them energy. Ex: My friends and family have sustained me through my schooling career. = My friends and family have supported me through my schooling career.

Yes, compared to other regional American accents (and accents from other English-speaking countries), the New York accent is considered to be a little tougher and more distinctive (especially the Brooklyn accent, which is a borough of New York City). It's characterized by high, gliding vowel sounds, so words like "talk" and "dog" sound like "tawk" and "dawg." You can hear examples of the New York accent in the films "American Gangster" or "The Wolf of Wall Street."

For something to "sink in," it means that you truly realize and understand the reality of it; it's fully understood. Ex: When I got home after graduation, it finally sunk in that I was finished with my degree. Ex: I wonder when it'll sink in that we'll never get back together.

No, "you don't say" is quite different from "don't say!" "Don't say" indicates to not say something, whereas "you don't say" is another way of saying "no way" or "really?" It's used to express amazement or disbelief. Although, it's often used sarcastically or ironically, too. Even here, Gwyneth doesn't look surprised at all, which makes the "you don't say" seem very ironic. Ex: Don't say that! It's rude. Ex: A: It's hot outside. B: You don't say! I thought it was the middle of winter.

You are right. "Everyone" or "ladies and gentlemen" sounds way more natural than "audience." It is also not very common to call an audience "audience." I am unsure why he says "audience" here, but it does sound a little odd.

No, it is not. Native English speakers typically use the verb "ride" even if it is on a scooter. It would sound like "Oh, we've only just started riding on our scooters."