Unit 19: Games and sport

Question 1

Monopoly money

Answer 1

money that has no value and is used only in games

Question 2

the dice were loaded against

Answer 2

I would be unlikely to succeed

Question 3

dice with death

Answer 3

take a great risk

Question 4

poker-faced

Answer 4

expressionless

Question 5

hold all the cards

Answer 5

be in a strong position

Question 6

play your ace/trump card

Answer 6

use your advantage

Question 7

knock sb for six

Answer 7

surprise and upset sb

Question 8

get the red card

Answer 8

receive official criticism for bad behaviour

Question 9

it’s just not cricket

Answer 9

it’s not right or fair behaviour; usually used humorously

Question 10

a whole new ball game

Answer 10

a completely different situation

Question 11

play hardball

Answer 11

be so determined to get what they want they use unfair methods

Question 12

take a rain check tonight

Answer 12

something you say when you have to refuse sb’s invitation to sth that you would like to do at another time

Question 13

not pull any punches

Answer 13

speak in an honest and direct way without trying to be tactful

Question 14

be/feel punch-drunk

Answer 14

be tired and confused

Question 15

below the belt

Answer 15

an unfair attack

Question 16

throw in the sponge/towel

Answer 16

in the past, throwing the sponge or towel into the ring meant admitting defeat