| A | B |
| to get a kick out of something | to enjoy something a lot |
| to go fly a kite | to go away or stop annoying someone, usually said in anger |
| a good sport | someone who does not complain if he or she loses or who does not boast if he or she wins |
| in the same boat | in the same situation |
| to keep the ball rolling | to make something continue to happen |
| no dice | no, a negative answer |
| off base | not correct; inappropriate |
| on the ball | very good at doing things, effective and efficient |
| to put one's cards on the table | not to hide anything, to explain the situation fully and honestly |
| right off the bat | immediately, without delay |
| sink or swim | fail or succeed, no matter what |