Sport idioms

When John could stand no more of Mary's bad temper, he gave up and left.

• close shave

• threw in the towel

• was boxed into a corner

• was on the ball

We better hit the _____ before traffic gets even worse.

I know she wants the promotion, but she really hurt me by telling the boss about my personal problems.

• was on the ball

• moved the goalposts

• threw in the towel

• hit me below the belt

I really boxed myself into a _____ by leaving this essay till the last minute!

I'm so glad that my assistant is always quick to take action because I'm too stressed to manage my timetable on my own.

• close shave

• throw in the tovel

• on the ball

• move the goalposts

We've worked too long on this deal to let it falter now. We're going to see it through to the end come rain or _____!

I had a narrow escape from a accident this morning when a trailer unexpectedly swerved into my lane.

• near shave

• close shave

• close blade

• second to none

Why don't you consider the offer and let us know your decision in the morning?

• box it into a corner

• sleep on it

• throw in the tovel

• close shave

We're never going to get the book design finished in time if the publisher keeps moving the _____ every couple of months like this!

This is an excellent car— it's the best on the market.

• first of none

• cloase shave

• second to none

• second of none