30 sports idioms to earn your communications extra points

From “ace” to “workout,” these words and phrases can help your writing score big.

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The sports world offers a rich collection of colorful terms that can enliven your communication efforts. This post lists and defines terms derived from two or more distinct sports that can serve you well in other realms of endeavor outside athletics.

(The original meaning is provided in parentheses.)

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