Chapter 17 · Sports and Games

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 17, Sports and Games. Sports.

Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 17, Sports and Games. Water Sports.

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Learner's Dictionary. Chapter 17, Sports and Games. Idioms.

Win hands down

Our team won hands down.

In the bag

Don't worry — the championship is in the bag.

Score points (with someone)

He scored points with the coach by coming early.

On a winning streak

They're on a winning streak this season.

Hit it out of the park

She hit it out of the park with her presentation.

A level playing field

The new rules should create a level playing field.

Move the goalposts

You can't move the goalposts halfway through the project.

Throw in the towel

After three hours, he finally threw in the towel.

Down to the wire

The match went down to the wire.

Neck and neck

The two runners were neck and neck until the finish.

Go the extra mile

She always goes the extra mile in training.

Push oneself to the limit

Athletes push themselves to the limit.

No pain, no gain

Training is hard, but no pain, no gain.

Step up one's game

You need to step up your game before the tournament.

Get the ball rolling

Let's get the ball rolling with practice.

A team player

She's a real team player.

Pass the baton

It's time to pass the baton to younger players.

Play by the rules

Everyone must play by the rules.

Call the shots

The coach calls the shots.

Drop the ball

The referee really dropped the ball.

On the ropes

The team was on the ropes in the second half.

Out of one's league

That opponent is out of your league.

Go for gold

She's going for gold this year.

A game changer

Video replays were a real game changer for referees.