Sports Idioms
Swimming Idioms
Ways of looking
Ways of Walking
Body movements
100
When you're in trouble. (boxing)
against the ropes
100
When everything is going well, success follows success. You are on ____ _______ __ __ ______
the crest of a wave
100
to look lovingly at something
to gaze
100
we do this to keep warm or soothe something that is sore
to rub
200
When you're even with someone, in exactly the same position
neck and neck
200
If you feel overwhelmed by what you're doing; like you've taken on too much. You're ____ __ _____ _______
out of your depth
200
to look angrily at someone for a long time
to glare
200
A baby _________ before it walks
crawls
200
People do this when they're bored or nervous
to fidget
300
A fair match, equally opposed
an even playing field
300
If you're not sure about something, if you feel it might be risky in some way. You might want to _____ ____ ________ before doing anything
test the waters
300
When you catch sight of something unintentionally
to glimpse
300
to walk with direction or destination
to wander
300
We make this facial expression when we concentrate or are angry
to frown
400
You've given up on something...
thrown in the towel
400
If you want to draw a bit of attention to yourself, especially when launching something, doing it for the first time
make a splash
400
When you look down on something, over the top of glasses for instance
to peer
400
a slow, relaxed walk usually in a park
to stroll
400
Muscular folk do this to show off their beautifully toned bodies
to flex
500
Another way to say start or begin
to kick off
500
If you're having financial trouble and just have enough to get by. You are just ___________ _____ _______ ________ _______
keeping your head above water
500
When you look quickly at something
to glance
500
to move quickly, usually to avoid something like the rain or catch something like a bus.
to dart
500
You have to do this with your neck to see something that is out of sight
to crane
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