Sports Idioms
Agnes
British English
William
British English
Olivia
American English
James
American English
Charlotte
AUS English
Amaia
NZ English
Lethabo
SA English
Geetha
IND English
1. To throw in the towel
it referes to give up or concede defeat, often used when someone has tried their best but cannot continue any longer.
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After struggling for months, John decided to throw in the towel and give up on his business
Sarah was tired of arguing, so she decided to throw in the towel and agree with her friend
Tom was losing the tennis match badly, so he decided to throw in the towel and forfeit
The team was behind by so much, they decided to throw in the towel and not finish the game
Even though it was tough, Mary refused to throw in the towel and kept studying for her exam
2. Be a slam dunk
it referes to be a certain or easy success, often used in situations where victory is very likely.
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I know I'll get the job because my qualifications are a slam dunk
Scoring the winning goal was a slam dunk for our team
The new marketing strategy is a slam dunk for increasing sales
The movie was so well-made, it's definitely a slam dunk for winning an award
I thought the deal was a slam dunk, but it fell through at the last minute
3. Be on the ball
it referes to be attentive and aware, often used in situations where quick thinking or action is required.
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My assistant is always on the ball and never misses a deadline
If you want to succeed in business, you have to be on the ball and stay one step ahead
The team was really on the ball and quickly adapted to the new strategy
I have to stay on the ball with my finances to avoid going into debt
The technician was on the ball and quickly fixed the issue
4. To take the ball and run with it
it referes to take an opportunity and make the most of it, often used in situations where someone is given a chance to shine.
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I gave my assistant a project and he really took the ball and ran with it
After getting the green light from her boss, she took the ball and ran with her new idea
I trust my team to take the ball and run with it to meet the project deadline
The new intern has a lot of potential and I'm excited to see him take the ball and run with it
The CEO gave me the freedom to take the ball and run with my own ideas
