Sports Idioms
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Example: After the unexpected merger announcement, our company found itself on the back foot in the market. Read more ➺
Meaning: A "maiden century" refers to a cricketer's first-ever score of 100 runs in a single innings.
Example: The young batsman celebrated his maiden century with great enthusiasm. Read more ➺
Meaning: describes something that is substandard, unprofessional, or lacking in sophistication.
Example: The company's presentation was so bush-league that the clients left halfway through. Read more ➺
Meaning: as expected under the circumstances.
Example: Finding traffic on the way to work is par for the course in this city. Read more ➺
Meaning: to give up a struggle
Example: After hours of struggling with the complex math problem, Jane decided to throw in the towel. Read more ➺
Meaning: to enhance performance, quality, skills, or talents.
Example: Matthew said to Sarah, "Step up your game," to which she replied, "I already have by memorizing every act in Shakespeare's The Tempest this week." Read more ➺
Meaning: a significant change in circumstances.
Example: For most young adults, moving out is a whole new ball game. Read more ➺
Meaning: doomed, finished, or defeated.
Example: I doubt she'll leave the hospital. Her illness has her down for the count. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation like a close contest, which induces anxiety or tension.
Example: Friday's nail-biter of a win over the Houston Texans was an excruciating contest. Read more ➺
Meaning: an opportunity to participate in a sporting event without having to compete in qualifying matches or be ranked at a certain level.
Example: Nobody can guess what Mark is going to do next. He's always been a bit of a wild card. Read more ➺
