Sports
Meaning: to improve the performance, quality, skill, 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 on
Meaning: a significant change in circumstances.
Example: For most young adults, moving out is a whole new ball game. Read on
Meaning: doomed, finished, or defeated.
Example: I doubt she'll leave the hospital. Her illness has her down for the count. Read on
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 on
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 on
Meaning: to stop someone from feeling awkward or embarrassed.
Example: My teacher spoke up to spare the blushes of the new student. Read on
Meaning: declining an offer that might be taken up later.
Example: He said he would take a rain check on visiting us today. Read on
Meaning: another burst of energy when you had been too tired to finish
Example: Come on, let's have that shovel again. I'm getting a second wind now. Read on
Meaning: to play with or tease someone
Example: The cops do not like playing cat and mouse games with the culprits before catching them. Read on
Meaning: passing blame to another person
Example: That particular supervisor tends to pass the buck of all light duties to newly hired interns. Read on
