與運動有關的俚語（一）

在英美國家，俚語運用十分廣泛。下面這些與運動有關的俚語，你都知道嗎？

1. PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS

Used when someone does everything they can possibly do to achieve the result they want.

使用全部力量促成某事。

I’m determined to pull out all the stops this time. I want my wedding day to be absolutely perfect.

2. ON THE BALL

To know what is happening. To be fully aware and in control of a situation.

機靈，清楚局勢，能夠把控局面。

Fred is the best person to take control of this project. He is always on the ball, and works really well under pressure.

3. KEEP ONE’S EYE ON THE BALL

To remain alert and keep one’s attention focused on the task or matter at hand.

保持警惕，專注於手頭任務或問題。

Stop thinking about what he wants, this is an important stage in your career and you need to keep your eye on the ball!

4. DROP THE BALL

Make a mistake, disappoint everyone.

犯錯誤，讓人失望。

I thought she’d be able to cope, but when the time came to present the results, she just dropped the ball…ly badly.

5. JUMP FOR JOY

To jump up because one is happy.

高興得跳起來。

I’m so excited about my promotion, I could jump for joy!

6. ALL HANDS ON DECK

Used to indicate that the involvement of all the members of a team is required.

團隊所有成員就位。

We had all hands on deck to get everything prepared for Jenny’s surprise party.

7. THE BALL IS IN ONE’S COURT

Used to express when it is someone else’s decision to do something.

由他人決定做某事

You know how he feels about it; the ball is in your court now. You have to decide what you want to do.

8. CALL THE SHOTS

Make all the important decisions.

做出重要決定。

John will be calling the shots while our boss is on holiday.

9. FRONT RUNNER

The person expected to win or succeed.

意欲取勝之人。

Barbara is definitely the front runner for the Assistant Manager position.

10. GET A HEAD START / HAVE A HEAD START / GIVE A HEAD START

To start or allow someone else to start before everyone else.

搶先或允許他人搶先行動。

He only finished first because he had a head start, otherwise I would’ve definitely won!

他之所以能率先完成是因爲搶先一步開始，不然獲勝的肯定是我！

11. GET INTO THE FULL SWING

Get comfortable after doing something for a while.

經過一段時間，對某事比較瞭解。

It took me at least a month to get into the full swing of how things work in this company, now it’s all really easy and straightforward for me.

12. IN FULL SWING

At the peak of an activity, moving fast and efficiently.

活動的高潮期，進展迅速，運作有效

We got to Sarah’s house a bit late and the party was already in full swing.

13. GET OFF THE HOOK

Escape, have responsibility removed.

逃脫，有責任移除。

I thought I might have to stay in and babysit this weekend but luckily, Angela’s plans changed, so I got off the hook!

14. JUMP OFF THE PAGE

Something that is visually pleasing or someone who is intellectually sharp, and stands out above the rest.

令人視覺愉悅的東西或智力卓羣的人。

That was such an eye-catching newspaper advertisement. It really did jump off the page!

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