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Senior List
Sport can be a reflection of life in general. And there are so many terminologies used in different sporting codes that have found their way into the common vernacular that perfectly describe every-day events. Here are just a few, but please add to the list if you wish
BOXING
On the ropes......Throw in the towel....Down for the count....Knockout blow....Punching above his weight
BILLIARDS ETC
Behind the 8 ball....Snookered....Cue in the rack...Off the cushion
CRICKET
Stumped....Through to the keeper....99 not out....Playing with a straight bat....HOWZAT?
BASEBALL
Step up to the plate....Tossed a curve ball....Hit a home run....Trapped on third base....Three strikes and you're out
BOXING
On the ropes......Throw in the towel....Down for the count....Knockout blow....Punching above his weight
BILLIARDS ETC
Behind the 8 ball....Snookered....Cue in the rack...Off the cushion
CRICKET
Stumped....Through to the keeper....99 not out....Playing with a straight bat....HOWZAT?
BASEBALL
Step up to the plate....Tossed a curve ball....Hit a home run....Trapped on third base....Three strikes and you're out
