English Sports in the Media

Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösungen 9

Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösungen 9

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This flashcard set helps learners of English, particularly those at an intermediate level, expand their vocabulary related to sports idioms and terms. The vocabulary flashcards cover a range of sports-related expressions, such as "win hands down" for an easy victory, "throw in the towel" for giving up, and "take the bull by the horns" for accepting a challenge. The platform also supports backward learning, allowing users to learn from the target language to the source language. This set is ideal for travelers, students, and anyone looking to enhance their fluency in English sports terminology.

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a situation in which each team in a game has equal points and neither side wins

draw - noun U

The game ended in a draw

a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed

referee -noun C

the result of a game, or the number of points gained by everyone playiing up to a particular monent

score - noun C

The score at half time was 3:2

the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing

athletics UK - noun plural

tracks and field US - noun

a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given

contest - noun C

Do you know who won this years`s figure skating contest?

a room or a building equipped for physical exercise.

gym - noun C

Our gym has a lot of new exercise equipment including running and cycling machines.

a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other

league - noun C

They are currently bottom of the league.

(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team

tackle - verb

(tennis) it`s your decision or responsibility to do something now

the ball is in your court - idiom

"Do you think I should eccept the job offer?" - " Don`t ask me. The ball is in your court now."

(tennis) be comfortable dion something after some time

get into the full swing - idiom

It will probably take a month of working at my new job before I get into full swing of things.

(sailing) have a burst of energy after tiring

get a second wind -idiom

I was exhausted after 3 kilometres of running, but I got a second wind after I passed the beach.

(martial arts) do or say something that is very unfair or cruel

hit below the belt - idiom

Amanda was hitting below the belt when she called Adrian an unfit father.

(swimming) try not fo fall behind in work or other duties

keep one`s head above water - idiom

We are so busy during the tourist season I can hardly keep my head above water.

(hunting) a very difficult thing to accomplish

long shot - idiom

Jim thinks we can afford the house, but I think it`s a long shot.

(darts) doing the right thing to succeed

on target -idiom

We are on target to meet our budget this month.

(skating) do something risky, take a chance

skate on thin ice - idiom

You are skating on thin ice by not sending in your college application before now.

(bull fighting) accept the challenge and try your hardest

take the bull by the horns - idioms

Even though this new job will mean relocating, I think you should take the bull by the horns for once.

(sailing) make someone feel deflated

take the wind out of one`s sails - idiom

I think I took the wind out of Angela`sails when I told her she was a terrible singer.

(boxing) give up

throw in the towel - idiom

If they don`t accept our offer this time we are giont to throw in the towel and look at houses elsewhere.

(gambling) easy victory

win hands down - idiom

The other team was missing half of it`s players. We won hands down.

change the rules or agreement (often in an unfair way)

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move the goal posts - idiomatic expression

a contestant thought to have little chance of winning

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outsider - noun C

in a equal position

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(run) neck and neck - verbal phrase

the name comes from baseball, where a batter is permitted two strikes before striking out on the third.

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three strikes and you are out

record of a performance of a person or an organisation

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track record - noun C

(boxing) cause serious problems

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deal a body blow - verbal phrase

(chess) a situation in which no action can be taken by the parties involved in an argument

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stalemate -noun C or U

(football) someone is prevented from continuing an action of some kind

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show the red card - verb phrase

(chess) an action taken order to gain an advantage ( often involves risk)

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gambit - noun C

to be at the back of the group ( last)

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bring up the rear - verbal phrases

a situation where everyone has the same opportunity

level playing field - idiomatic expression

If the tax systems are different in each European country, how can industries start on a level playing field?

be firm and determined to get what you want

play hardball - verbal phrase

He is a nice guy, but he can play hardball when he needs to.

(boxing) doing badly and ligely to fail

on the ropes - idiomatic expression

I thing the business is finally on the ropes.

the probability that someone or something will ( not) secceed or (not) happen

odds - plural noun

If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you will have an accident at some point.

the stakes =waht is risked on a gamble

(raise) the stakes - verbal phrase

be losing in an election or race

trail behind -verbal phrase

when competitors finish at exactly the same time or with the same result

dead heat - noun C

The race ended in a dead heat. The opinion polls show the three election candidates in a dead heat ( with each other)

(athletics9 problems that must be overcome in order to achieve a goal

hurdles - plural noun

(baseball) have spectacular success

hit homers

an area marked with lines where some sports are played, such a tennis, basketball, squash and badminton

court - noun C

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(bull fighting) accept the challenge and try your hardest

take the bull by the horns - idioms

Even though this new job will mean relocating, I think you should take the bull by the horns for once.

(sailing) make someone feel deflated

take the wind out of one`s sails - idiom

I think I took the wind out of Angela`sails when I told her she was a terrible singer.

(boxing) give up

throw in the towel - idiom

If they don`t accept our offer this time we are giont to throw in the towel and look at houses elsewhere.

(gambling) easy victory

win hands down - idiom

The other team was missing half of it`s players. We won hands down.

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