you guys ever notice how most business sayings are based on sports:
across the board
ball park figure/estimate
come on strong
to strike out
to play ball
game plan
the home stretch
call the shots
down to the wire
front runner
get a second wind
go to bat for someone
jump the gun
learn the ropes
not up to par
to be off base
on the ball
out in left field
par for the course
step up to the plate
take a rain check
take the bull by the horn
throw in the towel
to hit a home run
aim for the fences
a no win situation
stalling for time
jockey for position
first stringer (or second/third stringer)
take the ball and run
hit it out of the park
fair play
catch a break
give someone the green light
bring it on home
level playing field
at this stage of the game
ahead of the game
name of the game
team player
get into the swing of things
get the ball rolling
keep the ball rolling
a long shot
ringside seat
homecourt advantage
make the cut
root for
knowing the score
score big
out of bounds
across the board
ball park figure/estimate
come on strong
to strike out
to play ball
game plan
the home stretch
call the shots
down to the wire
front runner
get a second wind
go to bat for someone
jump the gun
learn the ropes
not up to par
to be off base
on the ball
out in left field
par for the course
step up to the plate
take a rain check
take the bull by the horn
throw in the towel
to hit a home run
aim for the fences
a no win situation
stalling for time
jockey for position
first stringer (or second/third stringer)
take the ball and run
hit it out of the park
fair play
catch a break
give someone the green light
bring it on home
level playing field
at this stage of the game
ahead of the game
name of the game
team player
get into the swing of things
get the ball rolling
keep the ball rolling
a long shot
ringside seat
homecourt advantage
make the cut
root for
knowing the score
score big
out of bounds