Sports Idioms

Question 1

Across the board

Answer 1

-Affecting everyone or everything within an organisation, system, or society.
-Involving everyone or everything
-Pertaining to all parts of something
Source.

During the difficult times, the company decided to cut costs and reduce spending across the board.

The company has vacancies across the board, so if you apply now, you have a good chance of getting in.

Question 2

In the long run

Answer 2

I think they’re worried about what will happen in the long run.

Question 3

Get into the swing of things

Answer 3

It takes me a little time to get into the swing of things here in China.

Question 4

At this stage of the game

Answer 4

At this particular point in a process or situation.
At this point of the game, it is hard to predict what will happen because we are in the beginning stages of the project

Question 5

Touch base (with someone)

Answer 5

To contact someone to update them or receive an update from them/ to talk briefly with someone.
I need to touch base with my professor, so that I can ask him some question about the exam next week

Question 6

Get a head start

Answer 6

• To begin an activity or task at an earlier time than is typical or necessary.

I know that the paper only has to be in next week, but I would like to get a head start.
Johnny has quite a head start over children his age, he is already walking.

• An advantage that someone has over other people in something such as competition or race.

James has a head start because his father owns the company.