Sports idioms

After an unsuccessful career as a chef, he hoped he would .......... a home run as a teacher.

If you .......... out now, wake up tomorrow and try again.

Make sure we .......... base at least twice a week once you start college.

The entire company stood by his decision to continue the construction project, but the ball was in his .......... if he decided to change his mind at the last minute.

The train arriving late was par for the .......... because it had been routinely arriving late for the past year.

He was so talented he was set to .......... the competition away.

The client gave the property manager a run for his ...........

I would be able to provide the client with a .......... figure prior to completing the specific audit.

The paperwork was plain .......... to arrange.

John refused to play ........; he did not attend the meeting.