Fill in the blanks. This exercise tests your understanding of sports idioms.
1Now that his boss is away on a business trip, he is the one calling ............... at the company.
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The idiom "the shots" means the decisions or orders made by the person in charge.
2It was a great opportunity. How could you drop ............... like that?
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The idiom "drop the ball" means to fail to handle an important chance or responsibility well.
3If you want to hit the ..............., you have to work harder.
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The idiom "target" means the result or goal you are trying to achieve.
4We trusted him, but he conspired against us. That was a real hit below the ...............
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The idiom "hit below the belt" describes an action that is unfair or cruel.
5Whenever he and his wife quarreled, his mother always took ............... with his wife.
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The idiom "take sides" means to support one person or group in an argument.
6To get the ball ..............., each one of us should contribute a small amount.
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The idiom "get the ball rolling" means to start an activity or process.
7Although I was hopeful of getting selected, I couldn't make the ...............
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The idiom "cut" means the level needed to be chosen or accepted.
8We have done what we were supposed to do. Now the ball is in your ...............
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The idiom "the ball is in your court" means it is now your responsibility to act or decide.
9I never thought they would cheat on me. I was completely ...............
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The idiom "blindsided" means surprised by something bad that you did not expect.
10Although they have lost a lot of market share, they are still ...............
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The idiom "in the game" means still able to compete or succeed.
11Though he is old, he can still pack a ...............
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The idiom "pack a punch" means to have great power, strength, or a strong effect.
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- Now that his boss is away on a business trip, he is the one calling the shots at the company.
- It was a great opportunity. How could you drop the ball like that?
- If you want to hit the target, you have to work harder.
- We trusted him, but he conspired against us. That was a real hit below the belt.
- Whenever he and his wife quarreled, his mother always took sides with his wife.
- To get the ball rolling, each one of us should contribute a small amount.
- Although I was hopeful of getting selected, I couldn’t make the cut.
- We have done what we were supposed to do. Now the ball is in your court.
- I never thought they would cheat on me. I was completely blindsided.
- Although they have lost a lot of market share, they are still in the game.
- Though he is old, he can still pack a punch.