Sports Idioms

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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

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