idioms related to sport Flashcards
1
Q
Keep your eyes on the ball
A
To be focus
2
Q
In your corner
A
Someone’s support
3
Q
Jump the gun
A
Start doing sth too soon
4
Q
Hit someone below the belt
A
To say sth hurtful
5
Q
Get a head start
A
To be more likely to succed
6
Q
Don’t throw the towel
A
Don’t give up
7
Q
Saved by the bell
A
When a
difficult situa;on ends before having
to do / say something unpleasant
8
Q
All bases are covered
A
Make sure you can deal with a situation so that nothing bad happens
9
Q
On/against the ropes
A
Doing badly and likely to be helped
10
Q
Play hardball
A
Play agressively in politics or business
11
Q
The ball is in your court
A
Is your turn to do sth
12
Q
Get the ball rolling
A
Start doing sth without delay
13
Q
A race against time
A
A strict deadline you have to get
14
Q
To run out the clock
A
Waste time to your advantage
15
Q
No sweat
A
Sth easy
