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The following is a list of phrases from sports that have become idioms (slang or otherwise) in English. They have evolved usages and meanings independent of sports and are often used by those with little knowledge of these games. The sport from which each phrase originates has been included immediately after the phrase.
Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.
An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).
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The New York Times game resets every day at midnight, and some puzzles are more challenging than others.. Today's categories were an exciting challenge—frustrating, yet invigorating. I guessed ...
Eating whole foods is a common recommendation for combatting everyday fatigue, with leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins all contributing to a well-rounded diet that should make a ...
A later version, also known as Electronic Catch Phrase, is an electronic game (a device similar in appearance to the original version) with integrated phrase list, timer, and scoring. The game unit has a LCD screen to display the words and buttons to start the timer, advance play, and assign points to teams. Teams must guess the entire phrase ...
The 2024 Heisman Trophy presentation is less than two weeks away and will feature the top college football players who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership and performance on the field ...