Tag
#sports-metaphor
7 words tagged “sports-metaphor”
get the ball rolling
phrase
To start something.
knock it out of the park
phrase
To perform far above expectations.
blocking and tackling
phrase
The unglamorous basic work that gets results.
benchwarmer
noun
A person kept as a backup dating option.
ball in your court
phrase
It's your turn to act or decide.
home run
noun
A big, clear success.
drop the ball
phrase
To fail to do something you were responsible for.