20 Sports Idioms in English
20 Sports Idioms in English
20 Sports Idioms in English
19. To be on target
Origin: Darts.
Have you ever tried playing darts? When you are on target, it means you have great
aim! If you use this in English, it means you are correct, that a guess you’ve taken is
accurate. In the context of business or a meeting, it means you are on schedule and
everything is going as predicted…which is positive!
Example: “What you said yesterday was on target. We need more funds for our idea.”
20. Go the distance
Origin: Boxing.
Some people wait for success to fall on their lap. Some hope for a bright future, but feel
too lazy, tired or unmotivated to go after it. But not you! We know you are somebody
who goes the distance – you do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it is difficult and
requires lots of effort, just like a boxer who becomes a winner through lots of practice,
persistence and training. Are you willing to go the distance to learn a new language?
Example: “Getting a promotion is difficult, but I trust you. I know you can go the
distance and get it sooner than you might think!”