What do you think of when you hear “skating on thin ice”? Do you picture a hockey player who is about to fall through an ice rink or do you think of someone who is about to get in trouble? Or maybe you’ve heard someone say “not up to par”, are you looking for a person holding a golf club or do you think something is not as good as you expected it to be? Both of these sayings are examples of idioms.

An idiom is a widely used saying or expression that is different from the phrase’s literal meaning. This book is filled with idioms that are related to sports. Each page will explain the meaning of the idiom and provide an example of how it can be used in everyday language. If you ever hear someone say you “hit it out of the park” but you’re not playing baseball, don’t worry, they just mean you did a great job!