#IOTW: Idiom related to sports

Are you planing to play basketball or other sports? I’m going to share some idioms related to sports!

Neck and neck. Arti: hampir bersamaan.
- Contoh:
  - “Mira and Sari finished the race neck and neck.”
To jump the gun. Arti: terlalu cepat melakukan sesuatu.
- Contoh:
  - “When we took the final test, someone in my class jumped the gun and started early.”
Get your skates on. Arti: ekspresi untuk meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu dengan cepat.
- Contoh:
  - “Get your skates on! We’re going to miss the movie!”
To throw in the towel. Arti: mengakhiri sesuatu.
- Contoh:
  - “When my brother can’t stand no more of dad’s temper, he threw in the towel and left.”
To kick something off. Arti: memulai sesuatu.
- Contoh:
  - “They kick off the party with two toasts.”
Skate on thin ice. Arti: mengambil risiko besar.
- Contoh:
  - “You are skating on thin ice when you open the door!”
Keep your eye on the ball. Arti: memperhatikan baik-baik.
- Contoh:
  - “You would do better in class if you keep your eye on the ball.”
To be below the belt. Arti: kejam dan tidak adil.
- Contoh:
  - “It was below the belt to mock him in front of everybody.”
Down to the wire. Arti: hasilnya baru terlihat di detik terakhir.
- Contoh:
  - “I think this game will go down to the wire.”
Move the goalposts. Arti: mengubah peraturan untuk menyusahkan seseorang.
- Contoh:
  - “I almost got the written agreement when some guys moved the goalposts and said they need more money.”

Compiled and written by @Patipatigulipat at @EnglishTips4U on Friday, May 24, 2013

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