Phrases

Discussing Sports and Games

100 phrases

Against all odds.

B2

Despite facing many difficulties or unlikely chances.

A level playing field.

B2

A fair competition where everyone has equal opportunities.

To be in the running.

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To have a chance of winning.

A game changer.

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Something that significantly alters the course of a game or competition.

To pull off a win.

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To achieve a victory, often unexpectedly.

A hard-fought victory.

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A win achieved after a difficult and challenging contest.

To turn the tables.

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To reverse a situation, often gaining an advantage.

A sporting chance.

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A fair opportunity.

To go down fighting.

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To lose but to have put up a good fight.

To be on the verge of victory.

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To be very close to winning.

A winning streak.

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A series of consecutive victories.

To make a comeback.

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To regain a position after being behind.

To call the game.

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To officially end a game.

To be out of contention.

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To no longer have a chance of winning.

A clean sweep.

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To win all games or matches in a tournament or series.

To rise to the occasion.

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To perform well under pressure.

A deciding factor.

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Something that determines the outcome.

To be evenly matched.

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To be of equal skill or ability.

To throw the game.

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To deliberately lose a game .

To steal a win.

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To achieve a victory unexpectedly or narrowly.

A dominant performance.

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A performance where one side clearly outperforms the other.

A bittersweet victory.

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A victory that is mixed with sadness or regret.

To be in the running

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To have a chance of winning or succeeding.

A level playing field

C1

A fair competition where everyone has equal opportunities.

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