Vocabulary

• out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
• time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
• down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• on a silver platter: Given something easily without effort.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• go on: To continue doing something
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• wide of the mark: Not accurate or correct; far from the intended point.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• hold off: To delay doing something; postpone.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• under center: Position directly behind the center in American football to receive the ball.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• at least: As a minimum
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• leave: To go away from; depart
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• quarter: 25 cents
• defense: Argument in support of something
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• sack: To put something in a large bag
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
• bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
• intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
• ward: Person's name
• wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• coach: Large, comfortable bus
• helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
• confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• huddle: Tightly packed group
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• history: Established pattern or record
• fumble: To search or reach for in an awkward manner
• loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
• kicker: Player who kicks the football
• super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
• buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
• quarterback: Payer who directs play in American football
• sideline: To make someone less important, or irrelevant
• porter: Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers
• touchdown: Getting ball over touch line in American football
• receiver: Earpiece of a telephone
• interception: Preventing something from proceeding or arriving
• scrimmage: To practice playing (a sport)
• punt: A bet; a risky attempt at doing something