IDIOMS from AMERICAN FOOTBALL! Part 1

The video explores various idioms related to football, explaining their literal and figurative meanings. It covers idioms like 'kickoff', 'handoff', 'end run', 'pylon', 'drop the ball', 'Monday morning quarterback', 'sideline', 'move the goal posts', and 'Hail Mary'. Each idiom is explained with examples to illustrate its use in everyday language.

What does the idiom 'kickoff' mean in a non-football context?

• To cancel something

• To pause something

• To start something

• To end something

In a project setting, what does it mean to 'handoff' a task?

• To restart it

• To complete it

• To delegate it

• To ignore it

What does the idiom 'end run' imply when used figuratively?

• Following the rules

• Avoiding the usual process

• Being straightforward

• Completing a task quickly

How is the term 'pylon' used figuratively?

• To describe a group effort

• To indicate a lack of interest

• To suggest overwhelming someone

• To show teamwork

What does it mean to 'drop the ball' in a non-sporting context?

• To succeed in a task

• To forget or fail in a responsibility

• To start a new project

• To pass a task to someone else

What is a 'Monday morning quarterback' known for?

• Making decisions under pressure

• Leading a team to victory

• Criticizing decisions after the fact

• Avoiding responsibility

What does it mean to 'sideline' someone in a discussion?

• To exclude them from the main activity

• To involve them more

• To praise their ideas

• To give them more responsibility

When someone 'moves the goal posts', what are they doing?

• Changing the rules or expectations

• Making the task easier

• Keeping the rules consistent

• Providing clear instructions

What does the idiom 'throw a Hail Mary' signify?

• A routine task

• A cautious approach

• A last-ditch effort

• A guaranteed success

In what situation might someone feel 'sidelined'?

• When they are promoted

• When they are given a leadership role

• When their input is ignored

• When they are praised for their work