Being a sport B

By Berni | October 21, 2016

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1. [Match]

Match the statements with their meanings!

(Some examples
He didn’t even make first base (from baseball) means he didn’t make much progress at all.
to be par for the course = to be what is normal or expected in any given situation
Eg Having to write weekly reports is just par for the course.
to be knocked out by sth = to make someone unconscious; or be greatly impressed by
eg He was knocked out by the music.
Someone running on the inside track in a race has an advantage – in business, it means that someone has many advantages, such as important friends, or an influential family, and so is expected to succeed very quickly.
Eg In terms of the financial world, he’s on the inside track, having a father who’s in banking.
He was quick off the mark in getting shares in British Gas (i.e. he put in an early bid, or made an early decision).
His performance is below par = below average. A par – an average number of shots for each hole on a golf course.
Eg After forty years in the business he has decided to hang up his gloves.
A knockout in boxing happens when one boxer hits his opponent and renders him unconscious, thus winning the match.
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Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. This is what is normal or expected in any given situation. (correct)
  • 2. He was greatly impressed by something. (correct)
  • 3. That is unfair. (correct)
  • 4. He is very well placed to succeed. (correct)
  • 5. He’s been put into a very difficult situation. (correct)
  • 6. He is facing acute difficulties, or is in a situation beset with great difficulties. (correct)
  • 7. That was unfair. (correct)
  • 8. He acted fast. (correct)
  • 9. He is not doing well in his job, or is not feeling very well, he’s not very fit. (correct)
  • 10. He was taken aback, upset. (correct)
  • 11. He’s retired. (correct)
  • 12. He made a mistake that damaged his interests. (correct)
  • 13. He will finish soon. (correct)
  • 14. He was a great success. (correct)
  • 15. It is highly likely that he’ll come top / will win. (correct)
  • 16. He has an influence out of proportion to his position. (correct)
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