Idioms About Sports Words and Meaning

Idioms About Sports Words and Meaning

Come Out Swinging

Respond to something very aggressively

Ball’s in Your Court

It’s your turn to make an offer or decision

Take the Gloves off

Negotiate in a more aggressive way

Play ball

Cooperate, agree to participate

Hit the Ground Running

To begin a job or project with no learning period needed

Heavy Hitter

A powerful, influential person

Against The Run Of Play

Atypical of the way a game has been going

Ballpark figure

A rough estimate

Throw in the Towel

To give up, admit defeat