Everyday expressions related to Boxing
Sure we have all heard the expressions used like "he had better toe the line" or "his work doesn't come up to scratch"
These are used by many people but have their origins in boxing, anyone know of any other expressions that are sports based in origin but used in everyday life?
Nuthugger in relation to Pac fans doesn't count !;D
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"I´m in your corner, buddy!" ;)
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I use 'bob and weave' all the time.Dont know why,wrote it in a birthday card yesterday for a co-worker going through rough times?
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"Out for the count" and "On the ropes" are very common.
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"he's slipped the jab and delivered a hard straight right" is quite commonly used in everyday conversation.
As is " he rolled under his opponents left hook and countered with a sweetly timed uppercut, putting his oppenent down for a count of 8". I use that all the time.
;)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Youngblood
That wins
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Throw the towel in.
There's probably more.