Sports Idioms And Expressions

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb To face a difficult situation with courage and determination

article A word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• In order to get through this difficult situation, we must all be prepared to bite the bullet and make some tough decisions.
• I know it's hard, but we just have to bite the bullet and get it over with.
• Come on, man, you gotta just bite the bullet and do it.
• Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and face the consequences of your actions.

noun a person who strongly maintains their beliefs or loyalty to a particular cause or person

adjective having or showing a firm determination or loyalty that is very difficult to change

• The die hard fans of classical music were thrilled to attend the symphony performance.
• I'm a die hard fan of that TV show, I never miss an episode!
• She's a die hard gamer, she plays for hours on end.
• His die hard determination to succeed propelled him through any obstacle in his path.

noun a source of illumination

verb to depart quickly or suddenly

• The power outage caused the light to go out in the entire building.
• I was reading a book when suddenly the light went out.
• I was about to take a shower but the light went out, so I had to use my phone flashlight.
• When the truth came out, it was like a light out moment for everyone involved.

noun a sudden electrostatic discharge during an electrical storm

adjective pertaining to or resembling lightning

• The lightning struck the tallest building in the city.
• Did you see that lightning bolt last night? It was crazy!
• That lightning was lit af!
• His wit was as sharp as lightning in the midst of the heated debate.

adverb an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree. 'Swimmingly' is an adverb that means smoothly, without any problems or difficulties.

• The project is progressing swimmingly and we expect to meet the deadline.
• I thought the party was going to be a disaster, but it's actually going swimmingly!
• I aced the test, everything is going swimmingly!
• Her career was going swimmingly until she hit a roadblock.

noun a situation in which something is completely destroyed or eliminated

verb to completely destroy or eliminate something

• The government is working to wipe out corruption in the highest levels of power.
• I need to wipe out all the junk food in my pantry and start eating healthier.
• That new video game is so addicting, I can't stop playing until I wipe out all the levels.
• The tsunami wiped out entire villages along the coast, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.