sports expressions
Despite their best efforts, the soccer game ended .............. with a score of 2-2.
in a draw
to start doing a new activity, hobby, or habit
to take up
to be permanently prohibited from competing in races due to misconduct
to be banned from races
a slanted surface, often referring to a downhill track used for skiing or snowboarding
slope
achievable or within your ability to obtain or accomplish
within your grasp
The two runners were ...... as they approached the finish line almost at the same time.
neck and neck
to reach the same level, position, or standard as someone or something after being behind
to catch up
to start using illegal substances or methods to improve athletic performance
to turn to performance-enhancing drugs
long, lightweight sticks with grips and pointed ends used by skiers for balance
poles
be a shocking or unexpected piece of news
come as a total bombshell
Our team was ......... for most of the game but lost in the final minutes.
in the lead
to leave school, a course, or an activity before completing it
to drop out of
to be temporarily banned from participating in future competitions due to a violation of rules.
to be suspended from further competitions
a powerful basketball move where a player jumps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly into the hoop
slum dunk
decide on a goal and work hard to achieve it
set your sights on...
He is .............. for his chess opponent, as both have similar strategies and skills.
an equal match
to fail to keep pace with others or a schedule, resulting in being slower or delayed
to fall behind
to confess to offering or accepting money or favors in exchange for an unfair advantage.
to admit to bribery
a free kick or shot awarded after a foul is committed inside the certain area, giving the attacking team a chance to score
penalty
have no valid argument, proof, or support for one's position
not have a leg to stand on
She has won three championships ............., proving her dominance in the sport.
in a row
to become popular, understood, or recognized
to catch on
to have previously won medals taken away as a punishment for breaking rules
to be stripped of medals
a quick underwater turn performed by swimmers at the wall of a pool to change direction during a race
flip turn
do something independently, without help or support
under your own steam