041- Competitive Football

league

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a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

What is a "league"?

A league is a group of sports teams or individual players who compete against each other over a period of time, often through a series of matches or games. The teams or players are usually ranked based on the points or wins they accumulate throughout the season. At the end of the season, the top-ranked teams or players might win titles or advance to further competitions. Leagues are commonly organized for sports like football, basketball, and tennis, and they provide a structured format for ongoing competition.

climax

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the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

What is a "climax"?

A climax is the most intense or crucial moment in a story, play, or film where the central conflict reaches its peak. It is the point of highest tension and drama, often leading to a turning point or major change in the narrative. The climax is crucial for resolving the main conflict and setting up the subsequent events that lead to the resolution of the story.

title

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the recognition or status of being a champion in a competition

opponent

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someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

at home

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/æt hˈoʊm/

at a sports team's usual venue or home field

away

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played at the opponent's venue rather than at home

home

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referring to a team or game played at the team's own venue or stadium

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home game

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/hoʊm ˌɡeɪm/

a sports match played on a team's own field or court, rather than at the opponent's location

away game

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compound noun

away game

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/əˈweɪ ˌɡeɪm/

a competition that is held at the ground of an opponent

home game

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compound noun

relatively

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to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

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adverb of degree

tough

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difficult to achieve or deal with

opposition

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a person or group that competes against another in a contest, competition, or conflict

to underestimate

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/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

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to overestimate

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/ˌoʊvɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

to give or assign a greater level of importance to something than it actually has

underestimate

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priority

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something that is given or regarded as more important than others

posteriority

consistency

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the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

consistent

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following the same course of action or behavior over time

inconsistent

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not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

consistent

under pressure

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/ˌʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

to qualify

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to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

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intransitive

qualification

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a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

to transform

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to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

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transformation

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the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

to dominate

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to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it

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domination

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the power or influence that one has over other things or people

dominant

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having superiority in power, influence, or importance

subordinate

to throw away

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/θɹˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

to fail to make the most of a valuable capability or chance

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Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

throw

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away

defeat

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the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.

victory

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the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

defeat

to sort out

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/sˈɔːɹt ˈaʊt/

to resolve a problem or difficulty by finding a solution or answer

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transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

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sort

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out

pitch

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a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

Dialect

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field

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in a row

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/ˌɪnɐ ɹˈoʊ/

following one after another without interruptions

chance

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a possibility that something will happen

to stand a chance

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/stˈænd ɐ tʃˈæns/

Idiom

Informal

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

What is the origin of the idiom "stand a chance" and when to use it?

The phrase "stand a chance" is an idiom used to express the probability of success or the likelihood of achieving a particular outcome. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it reflects the concept of "standing" in a competitive or challenging situation, where one's ability or circumstances determine their likelihood of success.

chance

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an opportunity that allows someone to achieve or do something they desire

contender

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a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

away

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at the opponent's stadium or field

boost

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something that helps or encourages improvement or progress

outside chance

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/aʊtsˈaɪd tʃˈæns/

a small or unlikely possibility of something happening

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

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