Sports idioms usually come from different sports such as baseball, golf, sailing etc.
These sentences mean something that can be used in everyday life. Although many sports idioms can still be used when discussing sports, they are quite common in some aspects of life, especially in the business world. Try using some for work, school, and social events.
List of Sports Idioms
Following is a list of Powerful Sports Idioms for talking about sports in English with Confidence:
| Idiom | Meaning |
| On the home stretch | This idiom is used when something is about to run out. |
| Front runner | The best athlete (as you can guess) is considered the best during the race. This person is leading the way, but has not yet won. A runner means someone who is considered to have a good chance of winning |
| The ball is in your court | In tennis, when the ball is on your side of the field, it is your chance to hit the ball. This is used to mean that it is an opportunity for a person to take action on the next step |
| Par for the course | In a golf course, each hole has a par. This is the number of strokes a player needs to clear a hole. This is the standard for other golf schools. This expression means something common or expected |
| Out of someone’s league | “League” here refers to baseball leagues, in which teams are selected through their play. It is clear that teams that perform well in different leagues are the ones who are considered the best. |
| Two strikes/Three strikes and you’re out | If a player has two strikes aimed at him, he knows he is in his last chance This is often used to refer to someone else’s record (or his previous performance). If they make two mistakes, that is a double whammy. If they do it three times, you are no longer willing to give them another chance. |
| Drop the ball | To make a mistake, especially by not taking action or dealing with what should have been planned |
| Hit a home run/Knock it out of the park | Knock it out of the park means that the batsman hits the ball hard until he gets out of the park. Running home is when a player runs on all four bases and points for his team. Hitting a home run or taking it out of the park means doing a good job with something |
| Strike out | Playing baseball has three failed attempts, which means you are out. Focus on the failures. |
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