The document provides definitions for sports-related phrases and terms. It defines 10 common phrases used in sports contexts, such as "play ball - cooperate", "the ball rolling - start smth happening", and "leads the field - is the biggest/most important". It also defines terms related to sports performance, championships, and wins. Additionally, it explains the meanings of words used in relation to sports, such as "put down to", "ran away with", and "put in".
The document provides definitions for sports-related phrases and terms. It defines 10 common phrases used in sports contexts, such as "play ball - cooperate", "the ball rolling - start smth happening", and "leads the field - is the biggest/most important". It also defines terms related to sports performance, championships, and wins. Additionally, it explains the meanings of words used in relation to sports, such as "put down to", "ran away with", and "put in".
The document provides definitions for sports-related phrases and terms. It defines 10 common phrases used in sports contexts, such as "play ball - cooperate", "the ball rolling - start smth happening", and "leads the field - is the biggest/most important". It also defines terms related to sports performance, championships, and wins. Additionally, it explains the meanings of words used in relation to sports, such as "put down to", "ran away with", and "put in".
2 Hall is the odd one out as it is an indoor venue.
3 Suspend is the odd one out as it refers to a player not being allowed to play in the game because of a misdemeanour. 4 Runner-up is the odd one out because it describes someone who has come second and is not a winner. 5 Examiner is the odd one out because it is not used for sports. 6 Feat is the odd one out because it is not something which stops you achieving your goal. 7 Defeat is the odd one out as it does not refer to a way of preparing for a game. 8 Lineup is the odd one out as it refers to the grouping of a team and not sports clothing.
2 the ball rolling - start smth happening 3 jumped the gun - smth is done before the right time 4 off his own bat - on his own initiative 5 bad sport - someone who doesn’t cope well with difficult situations/doesn’t like to lose 6 ball’s in your court - it’s your responsibility 7 beat him at his own game - gain an advantage by using the methods another person has used against them 8 two can play at that game - I can use the same method 9 a level playing field - everyone has the same opportunities 10 leads the field - is the biggest/most important
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1 put down to - attributed to, to be explained by
2 ran away with - won easily (decisively) 3 put in – (expend) spend time and effort 4 run into - met/encountered, to reach, to amount to 5 put up – to provide 6 run over/through - repeat and check, to look over or check sth quickly, to explain 7 run to - amount to 8 put on - produce, present
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1 The manager put the case for buying new players.
2 Minutes before the World Cup final, feelings/emotions were running high amongst the fans of the opposing teams. 3 After six games in two weeks, the team began to tire and ran out of steam. 4 The fans are putting all their faith in the club’s new manager. 5 The organisers apologised for the fact that the events were running late.