Idioms About SPORTS

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Idioms About SPORTS




Get the Ball Rolling

Do something to begin a process

 

Against The Run Of Play

Atypical of the way a game has been going

 

Ballpark figure

A rough estimate

 

Throw in the Towel

To give up, admit defeat

 

Take the Gloves off

Negotiate in a more aggressive way

 

Play ball

Cooperate, agree to participate

 

Hit the Ground Running

To begin a job or project with no learning period needed

 

Heavy Hitter

A powerful, influential person




 

Come Out Swinging

Respond to something very aggressively

 

Ball’s in Your Court

It’s your turn to make an offer or decision