Category: Idiom of the Day

sports A player who monopolizes the ball without including teammates in an attempt to score, move the ball, or maintain possession. Usually used for basketball and football (soccer). Watch the video

Completely worn out, exasperated, or exhausted; having no more patience, endurance, or energy left. Watch the video

As fast as something or someone can go. Watch the video

A long, indirect route. Watch the video

A distance intentionally kept from something or between something, equal (literally or figuratively) to an arm’s span. Typically used in the phrase “keep at an arm’s length.” Watch the video

Very tense and/or nervous. Jittery. Watch the video

Dejected; in low spirits. It originally referred to pegs that were inserted into draughts to measure how much alcohol had been consumed. If the peg was low, there wasn’t much alcohol left to drink. Watch the video

A lot to do. Watch the video

Severe criticism and/or a stern reprimand. Watch the video

I don’t know the answer to your question. Watch the video