Sport idioms

Sport idioms: Horse racing

Introduction

In this video the Teacher becomes a jockey and goes horse racing:

1. It’s neck and neck
2. On the home straight or stretch
3. Down to the wire

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sport_horseracing.zip

Sport idioms: Ice skating

Introduction

In this video the Teacher becomes an ice skater:

1. Get your skates on
2. Skating on thin ice
3. Skating over something

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sport_skating.zip

Sport idioms: Balls

Introduction

In this video the Teacher plays some ball sports:

1. Keep your eye on the ball
2. It’s a whole new ball game
3. On the ball

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sport_balls.zip

Sport idioms: Athletics

Introduction

In this video the Teacher becomes an athlete:

1. A false start
2. To jump the gun
3. The front runner

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sport_athletics.zip

Sport idioms: Boxing

Introduction

In this video the Teacher becomes a boxer:

1. To take it on the chin
2. To be below the belt
3. To throw in the towel

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sport_boxing.zip

Sport idioms: Football

Introduction

In this video the Teacher becomes a football player:

1. The kick off
2. Moving the goalposts
3. A political football

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sport_football.zip