Today is going to be fun! As you know, sport plays a huge role in British culture, and we have some weird terminology that is not necessarily familiar to the rest of the world - particularly to my American friends! Here is a list of terms used in British sports, or at least, sports that are popular in Britain. Some terms are from days gone by, and some may be slang.
Here is the fun part; I won't tell you what the sports are, and what the terms mean. You will simply have to guess, and I would like to see your answers and comments posted here! I will reveal them to you next week...
Drawing stumps
Hooker
Long on
Crawl stroke
Heat leader
Up and under
KERS
Square leg
Wood shot
Inside-right
Double Nelson
Tight head
Nutmeg
The nick
Keep the mat
Asking rate
Fly-half
Chinaman
Sweeper
Half-butt
Dead bowl
Number eight
Hospital ball
Hospital pass
Tight length
I don't understand English...
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