Football IELTS

Question 1

Working hard and putting in a lot of effort.

Answer 1

Putting in the hard yards

Example: “I’ve been putting in the hard yards at training, so I’m ready for the match this weekend.”

Question 2

Getting fully involved and giving your all.

Answer 2

Getting stuck in

Example: “We need to get stuck in at training today if we want to win the next game.”

Question 3

Making a concerted effort; working hard.

Answer 3

Putting in the work

Example: “Success doesn’t come easy; you have to put in the work during training.”

Question 4

Spending a lot of time practicing or training.

Answer 4

Putting in the hours

Example: “I’ve been putting in the hours at the gym to improve my fitness for the season.”

Question 5

Working hard, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances.

Answer 5

Grinding it out

Example: “Training in the rain was tough, but we just had to grind it out.”

Question 6

Doing something without enthusiasm or energy.

Answer 6

Going through the motions

Example: “After a tough defeat, we were just going through the motions at training.”

Question 7

Working hard and sweating heavily.

Answer 7

Sweating it out

Example: “We were sweating it out on the training field, giving it everything we had.”

Question 8

Exercising until you’re sweating.

Answer 8

Working up a sweat

Example: “I always make sure I work up a sweat during training to know I’ve given my best.”

Question 9

Finding a rhythm or getting into a state of focused productivity.

Answer 9

Getting into the groove

Example: “Once I started scoring goals, I really got into the groove at training.”

Question 10

Spending time practicing to improve skills.

Answer 10

Getting in some practice

Example: “I’m going to the park to get in some practice with my dribbling.”

Question 11

Making the team work hard during training.

Answer 11

Putting the team through its paces

Example: “Our coach really put us through our paces today; training was intense!”

Question 12

Training with maximum effort and intensity.

Answer 12

Training like there’s no tomorrow

Example: “We have a big game coming up, so we need to train like there’s no tomorrow.”

Question 13

Training with extreme intensity and dedication.

Answer 13

Training like beasts

Example: “We’ve been training like beasts all week to prepare for the match.”

Question 14

Feeling excited and full of energy.

Answer 14

Feeling pumped

Example: “After a good training session, I’m feeling really pumped for the game.”

Question 15

Performing exceptionally well.

Answer 15

On fire

Example: “During the match, our striker was on fire, scoring goal after goal.”

Question 16

Completely focused and performing at one’s best.

Answer 16

In the zone

Example: “When I’m in the zone, nothing can stop me from scoring.”

Question 17

Performing at one’s highest level.

Answer 17

On top of my game

Example: “After a week of good training, I’m feeling on top of my game.”

Question 18

In the best physical shape.

Answer 18

In peak condition

Example: “Our team is in peak condition; we’re ready to take on any opponent.”

Question 19

Feeling mentally and physically alert and prepared.

Answer 19

Feeling sharp

Example: “After a good night’s sleep, I’m feeling sharp and ready for training.”

Question 20

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

Answer 20

Full of energy

Example: “Even after a tough match, I’m still full of energy for training.”

Question 21

Performing at one’s best; functioning at full capacity.

Answer 21

Firing on all cylinders

Example: “Our team was firing on all cylinders during training; we looked unstoppable.”

Question 22

Feeling like nothing can defeat you.

Answer 22

Feeling unbeatable

Example: “With our recent wins, we’re feeling unbeatable going into the next match.”

Question 23

Performing very well; dominating.

Answer 23

Kicking butt

Example: “We’re really kicking butt this season; no one can stop us!”

Question 24

Winning a series of consecutive games or matches.

Answer 24

On a winning streak

Example: “We’re on a winning streak; let’s keep it going!”

Question 25

Scoring goals frequently and from all directions.

Answer 25

Scoring goals left, right, and center

Example: “During the match, our striker was scoring goals left, right, and center.”

Question 26

Feeling extremely tired or exhausted.

Answer 26

Feeling knackered

Example: “After a tough training session, I’m absolutely knackered.”

Question 27

Definition: Having no energy left.

Answer 27

Running on empty

Example: “I’ve been running on empty all week; I need a break.”

Question 28

Losing energy or enthusiasm.

Answer 28

Running out of steam

Example: “During the match, our team ran out of steam in the second half.”

Question 29

Experiencing a period of difficulty or poor performance.

Answer 29

Hitting a rough patch

Example: “Our team has hit a rough patch lately; we need to regroup.”

Question 30

Feeling unmotivated or lacking energy.

Answer 30

Feeling flat

Example: “After a loss, our team was feeling flat during training.”

Question 31

Not feeling like oneself; feeling off or unwell.

Answer 31

Out of sorts

Example: “I’m feeling out of sorts today; I don’t think I’ll perform well in the match.”

Question 32

Not performing at one’s best; not functioning at full capacity.

Answer 32

Not firing on all cylinders

Example: “During the match, our team wasn’t firing on all cylinders; our performance was lacking.”

Question 33

Not performing as well as usual.

Answer 33

Off my game

Example: “I don’t know what’s wrong, but I’ve been off my game lately.”

Question 34

Having a day when things don’t go well.

Answer 34

Having an off day

Example: “I don’t know what happened, but I’m having an off day today.”

Question 35

Demanding or requiring a lot of effort and attention.

Answer 35

Intense

Example: “The coach’s training sessions are always intense, but they really help us improve.”