Great
run, Rosie. Take a minute to catch your
breath, then I’d like to talk to you over by the fence if you don’t mind.
* catch one’s breath: to rest after an
exertion or strenuous activity
ex>
why don’t we catch our breath here before continuing the hike?
That’s
kind of what I wanted to bring up.
Your form is looking really good, but you stayed in the rear of the pack for
most of the race, and you only rallied
after the first runner had crossed the finished line.
* bring up: to introduce a particular
subject to a conversation
ex>
Mrs. Dawson always brings up politics when she comes over for coffee.
ex>
Several important items were brought up at the sales meeting, mostly
involving client relations.
Rosie,
competitive sports are hard work, not a joyride.
It’s a competition. You have what it takes to be winning these races, and it
looks bad on both of us when you don’t. Why aren't you giving it your
best shot?
* joyride: a short trip taken for
pleasure
ex>
Jake took us for a joyride in his new car.
Note>
This also means to use a vehicle that is most likely not yours to pass time by
driving it on a random route.
* give it one’s best shot: to try one’s
best at something
= doing
your best; giving it your all; doing your utmost
ex>
We may not win the game, but we’ll sure give it our best shot.
ex>
Fiona’s parents never expected perfect test scores; they were happy that she gave
it her best shot.
As
your coach, I’m a bit disappointed, but I do see your point. Let’s talk about
this again at our next practice. Hopefully we can get things back on track… uh, so to speak.
* back on tract: running according to
schedule again
ex>
Once we read the road map again, we were soon back on track.
Note>
This phrase originated from the work it takes to put a derailed train back on
its normal railway track.
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