SPORTS IDIOMS

Hit it out of the park:

Meaning: To achieve a great success or accomplish something remarkable.

Examples:

 "The new product launch hit it out of the park, and sales skyrocketed."

 "Her performance in the play was outstanding; she really hit it out of the

park."

 "The team's captain hit it out of the park with a game-winning goal in

the final seconds."

Play ball:

Meaning: To cooperate or participate in a joint effort or activity.

Examples:

 "We need everyone to play ball and contribute to the project's success."

 "The negotiations can progress smoothly if both sides are willing to play

ball."

 "The team's success depends on each player's willingness to play ball

and work together."

Level playing field:

Meaning: A fair and equal competition or opportunity for all.

Examples:

 "The new regulations aim to create a level playing field for businesses of

all sizes."

 "In order to ensure fairness, it's important to establish a level playing

field in sports."

 "The scholarship program provides underprivileged students with a level

playing field to pursue their education."

Throw in the towel:

Meaning: To give up or surrender, often in a challenging situation.

Examples:

 "After struggling for months, he decided to throw in the towel and look

for a new job."

 "The team was losing by a large margin, and the coach finally threw in

the towel."

 "She faced numerous obstacles in her career, but she never threw in the

towel and eventually succeeded."

Drop the ball:

Meaning: To make a mistake or fail to fulfill a responsibility.

Examples:

 "The employee dropped the ball by forgetting to submit the important

report."

 "The team's goalkeeper dropped the ball, resulting in a goal for the

opposing team."

 "The company dropped the ball by not delivering the promised services

to their customers."

On the same page:

Meaning: To have a shared understanding or be in agreement.

Examples:

 "Before starting the project, let's make sure we're all on the same page

regarding the goals."

 "We need to discuss the details and get everyone on the same page

before making a decision."

 "The team's success depends on everyone being on the same page and

working towards a common objective."

Call the shots:

Meaning: To make the decisions or be in control.

Examples:

 "As the project manager, she calls the shots and determines the

direction of the team."

 "In this company, the CEO calls the shots and sets the overall strategy."

 "It's your business; you should be the one to call the shots and make the

final decisions."

Throw a curveball:

Meaning: To surprise or confuse someone with an unexpected action or

change of plans.

Examples:

 "The sudden change in the schedule really threw a curveball at the

team."

 "He threw a curveball during the negotiation by introducing a

completely new demand."

 "The opponent's strategy threw a curveball at our team, but we quickly

adapted and came out on top."

Down for the count:

Meaning: Defeated or unable to continue, often in a physical or mental sense.

Examples:

 "After the intense match, the player was exhausted and down for the

count."

 "The team faced several setbacks, but they weren't down for the count

and kept fighting."

 "She encountered multiple failures, but she refused to be down for the

count and persisted in pursuing her goals."

Home stretch:

Meaning: The final stage or part of a journey or endeavour.

Examples:

 "We're in the home stretch of the project, with only a few tasks left to

complete."

 "In the last lap of the race, the runners entered the home stretch,

sprinting towards the finish line."

 "As graduation approaches, the students are in the home stretch of their

academic journey."