Sports Idioms
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Meaning: to lower standards or expectations
Example: The revision bill aims to lower the bar on picking candidates. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be better than what went before
Example: Our family is so competitive. Now that my cousin has gone to university, everyone will expect me and my brother to raise the bar too. Read more ➺
Meaning: done according to the rules
Example: The supporters for the other team were angry but we won the game fair and square. Read more ➺
Meaning: big success
Example: Does your brother really think that he can knock out the biggest guy in school? I would like to see him try. Read more ➺
Meaning: to overcome an addiction especially of an addiction like drugs
Example: Even after trying so hard, I could not kick the habit of drinking. Read more ➺
Meaning: absolutely accurate
Example: Runners, please get ready. On your mark, get set, go! Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely near one another
Example: The two athletes have been neck and neck for this entire race. Read more ➺
Meaning: this is a boxing metaphor meaning don't shy away from difficulty
Example: You're going to have to take it on the chin when your father gets home and sees what you've done. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something considered quite dangerous or risky
Example: Sebastian using all his savings to buy blue chip stocks is definitely skating on thin ice. Read more ➺
Meaning: be very close to accomplishing a goal but fall short
Example: You did quite well for someone who was playing for the first time. You attempt for close, but no cigar. Read more ➺
