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Vocabulary Practice - U8

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    Upper-Intermediate - Sports Idioms
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  • She was feeling defeated and ready to __________, but remembered her goal and kept going.
    throw in the towel
  •  15
  • Dana is totally _____________ with her diet since she had a heart attack.
    on the ball
  •  20
  • I've helped her in every way I can – the ball__________________ now.
    is in her court
  •  25
  • Her natural athletic talent and experience in playing soccer since a young age, gave her a ___________ over her opponents.
    head start
  •  25
  • Take it easy! Don't ____________! You've only met her last month and you're already talking about marriage.... That's too soon!
    jump the gun
  •  20
  • Matt went ____________ when he bought me all those birthday gifts. I guess he was just trying to impress me.
    expensive gift
  •  20
  • Once I ________________ at my new job, I won't be so nervous and I'll be very good at the work I do.”
    learn the ropes
  •  25
  • Let me remind you that you're not the boss... You're not in a position to ________________ here
    call the shots
  •  20
  • Look at her! She's so _____________________. Stop dreaming and go find someone that doesn't look like a top model!
    out of your league
  •  15
  • My sister always gets _____________ by lying to my parents. The worst is that she always blames me and they believe her!
    off the hook
  •  25