Sports Phrases

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb an adverb modifies or qualifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, manner, place, or degree of an action

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a determiner that introduces a noun and specifies it as the particular noun that is being considered

• The general ordered the soldiers to move out on the double.
• Hey, can you grab me a coffee on the double?
• We need to bounce from this party on the double.
• Time is running out, we need to finish this project on the double.

noun a spherical object used in various games and sports

verb to participate in a game or sport

• The umpire called out 'play ball' to officially start the baseball game.
• Hey guys, let's gather around and play ball at the park.
• I'm itching to hit the field and play ball with the crew.
• After months of preparation, the team was finally ready to play ball and launch their new product.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

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

• The driver was instructed to hit the gas in order to accelerate quickly.
• When the light turns green, hit the gas and let's go!
• Dude, hit the gas and let's get out of here before the cops show up.
• After a slow start, the team decided to hit the gas and push forward with their project.

noun a course of action or route taken to reach a particular goal

preposition used to indicate the manner or method in which something is done

• Congratulations on completing the project ahead of schedule. That is truly an impressive way to go.
• You aced the exam! Way to go!
• Dude, you nailed that presentation! Way to go!
• By taking the road less traveled, she found success. It was a risky move, but what a way to go.

adverb used to describe doing something to the fullest extent or with great intensity

preposition used to indicate doing something thoroughly or completely

• Il a étudié à fond pour son examen de fin d'année.
• On s'est amusé à fond à la fête d'anniversaire.
• Elle kiffe à fond ce groupe de musique.
• Il est investi à fond dans son projet professionnel.