33 // Sports and Exercise Flashcards
tell someone to leave a game because they have broken the rules
SEND OFF
Clara was sent off the pitch after pushing over another player.
defeat a team or player, removing them from a competition
KNOCK OUT
Angela knocked Kristen out in the first round of the competition.
encourage someone by cheering
CHEER ON
The crowd cheered on as he approach the finish line.
join a team or activity
SIGN UP FOR
Pete wanted to start playing baseball, so he signed up for his school team.
be included among
RANK AMONG
My sister in a judo champion. She ranks among the best in the country.
reach (a stage in a competition)
GET THROUGH TO
Five runners have gotten through to the final. Whoever wins this race gets the trophy.
use up energy (by doing exercise)
BURN OFF
After a big meal, Chris goes for a brisk walk to burn off the extra calories.
extend
STRETCH OUT
For this yoga position, you have to stretch your arms out as far as you can.
make very tired
WEAR OUT
Playing tennis all afternoon with Gus has worn Charlie out.
make extremely tired
WIPE OUT
Jamal was completely wiped out after cycling up the mountain.
look (at a person or situation) and decide how to act
SIZE UP
Frank watched Phillip play music. He was sizing up his opponent before the next day’s match.
make a bad situation better
TURN AROUND
It looked like the Eagles were going to lose the match, but they turned it around at the last minute.
direct something at something else
AIM AT
I picked up my bow and aimed another arrow at the target.
get involved in something that others are already doing
JOIN IN
Sami invited me to join in a game of cricket.
prevent someone from doing something
KEEP FROM
My knee injury kept me from completing the marathon this year.
