Sports idioms

I bought the ingredients and all the appliances are here. When are you going to start preparing the meals? Now the ball is in your ....

• court
• field
• hand
• half

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Steve has cut the trees and mowed the lawn. All he wants is to have a shower and take some rest because there is still work to be dome tomorrow. He's down for the ....

• knock
• belt
• count
• racket

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I saw it when Philip punched Greg's arm. He has really dropped the .... this time and may be expelled from school.

• racket
• basket
• ball
• gloves

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Your exams end next Friday. Don't you think it's time you focused and dedicated your time to your studies? Keep a(n) .... on the ball and it will soon be over.

• hand
• eye
• foot
• elbow

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

He said he was going to work hard and help his family but he chose to buy a brand new car instead. That was a hit below the .... and now his family depends on the help of friends to survive.

• basket
• goal
• pitch
• belt

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

He will try to convince you to change your plans so try not to let him talk too much. Just keep the ball .... and finish the meeting as fast as you can.

• rolling
• kicking
• hitting
• going

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B