Exploring Sport Idioms for Everyday English

This video tutorial by Wes from Interactive English introduces various idioms related to sports, explaining their meanings and providing examples of how they can be used in different contexts. The idioms include 'the ball is in your court', 'get off the hook', 'go to bat for someone', 'give it your best shot', 'the home stretch', 'not up to par', 'throw in the towel', 'blind sided', 'slam dunk', and 'call the shots'. The video also includes a bonus idiom 'hit below the belt' with an interactive question for viewers.

What does the idiom 'the ball is in your court' imply?

• It's your turn to make a decision.

• You are watching a tennis match.

• You need to return the tennis ball.

• You are attending a court hearing.

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What does 'get off the hook' mean in common usage?

• To throw something away.

• To hang something on a hook.

• To escape from being responsible.

• To catch a fish.

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What does it mean to 'go to bat for someone'?

• To play baseball on behalf of someone.

• To defend or support someone.

• To physically fight for someone.

• To bat in a cricket match.

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What is meant by 'giving it your best shot'?

• Trying as hard as you can.

• Firing a weapon with accuracy.

• Shooting a basketball.

• Drinking a shot quickly.

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What does the 'home stretch' refer to?

• The final part of a journey or activity.

• A stretch of road at home.

• A type of physical exercise.

• The area near one's house.

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What does 'not up to par' imply?

• Not meeting the required standards.

• Not playing golf well.

• Being under the weather.

• Not understanding the rules.

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What does 'throw in the towel' mean?

• To clean up after a workout.

• To give up on something.

• To throw a towel at someone.

• To pack for a gym session.

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What does being 'blind sided' mean?

• Wearing a blindfold.

• Being surprised by an unexpected event.

• Losing one's vision temporarily.

• Turning a blind eye.

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What does 'slam dunk' imply in common language?

• A forceful argument.

• A basketball technique.

• A type of dance move.

• A guaranteed success or easy task.

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What does it mean to 'call the shots'?

• To call someone on the phone.

• To work as a photographer.

• To make decisions or be in charge.

• To shout loudly at someone.

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