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SPORTS IDIOMS
  This site contains over 275 idioms derived from terms used in the sports and games played in the United States.

To not understand the games, their terms and idioms, hinders communication. This book is meant to remedy this situation, to teach all who want to learn how to "play the game". If one understands the sport, the game and the way it is played, one will understand the idiomatic expressions derived from these games.

The idioms are organized by category as shown on left. Each expression has the derivation and two sentences using the idiom. Please see instructions for more explanation or go directly to the category in which you are interested. For more background, please go to the appropriate link.

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Recently available "The Game and How it is Played" is a book of idioms derived from terms used in sports and games played in the United States.  By Jean Henry

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