Lone runner on a hill, compass and stopwatch — sport, drive and direction idioms
General C1 · Idioms 5

Sport, Drive & Direction

12 idioms for performance, motivation and finding your way

Objectives

What you'll be able to do

3 min
  • Use 12 high-frequency C1 idioms for sport, drive and direction naturally.
  • Distinguish an idiom of alertness (on the ball) from one of surrender (throw in the towel).
  • Tell a short life-decision story using at least five idioms — without sounding like a motivational poster.
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