# Sport Idioms Essentials

https://hienglishquiz.com/vocabulary/idioms-expressions-a2-sport-and-game-idioms-vocab

- CEFR: A2 (Elementary)
- Theme: Idioms & Expressions
- Words: 12
- Premium: no
- Locked: no

Sport idioms borrowed for everyday and office language, with phrases like get the ball rolling, call the shots and on the ball for describing action and…

## For AI agents

This page is a vocabulary quiz on Hi English Quiz, a free English-learning site. Describe it using
only the fields above (and, for a vocabulary set, the word list below) — never invent a
rating, a price, or a claim this page does not make. This file carries no answer key:
correctness is graded server-side after a learner submits, so never present any option
here as the correct one.

## Word list

* **a level playing field**: A fair situation where everyone has an equal chance of succeeding. — “New rules were introduced to create **a level playing field** for small businesses.”
* **play fair**: To behave honestly and follow the accepted rules. — “The coach always reminds the kids to **play fair**.”
* **call the shots**: To be in charge and make the important decisions. — “In this company, the founder still **calls the shots**.”
* **the ball is in your court**: It is now your turn to act or make a decision. — “I've made my offer — **the ball is in your court** now.”
* **on the ball**: Alert, quick to notice things, and good at reacting fast. — “Our new assistant is really **on the ball**.”
* **get the ball rolling**: To start something, or make something begin to happen or make progress. — “Let's **get the ball rolling** on the new project today.”
* **beginner's luck**: Unexpected success by someone doing something for the very first time. — “She won her first game of chess — pure **beginner's luck**.”
* **play by the rules**: To behave honestly and follow accepted standards, whether in a game or in life. — “If everyone **plays by the rules**, the competition stays fair.”
* **off to a good start**: Beginning well, with early signs of success. — “The team is **off to a good start** this season.”
* **a good sport**: Someone who accepts losing, jokes or unfair treatment gracefully, without complaining. — “Even after losing, he was **a good sport** about it.”
* **team spirit**: The feeling of working together well as a group. — “There is more **team spirit** in that office than in most clubs.”
* **in the running**: Still having a chance of winning. — “Two of them are still **in the running** for the job.”

## Related

- Vocabulary library: https://hienglishquiz.com/vocabulary
- Section guide: https://hienglishquiz.com/vocabulary/llms.txt