SPORTS IDIOMS - BALL

• KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

In English, when we want someone to give their complete attention to something, we say ‘keep your eye on the ball’.

• IT IS A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME

In English, if there is a situation we know little about or is totally different, we can say ‘It’s a whole new ball game.

• ON THE BALL

In English, if someone is very quick to understand something, we say 'they’re on the ball.'

Some examples

When I met her I tried to KEEP MY EYE ON THE BALL. When I kissed her, she said:" I'm a man!", well IT WAS A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME for me. I ran away.

Learning English was a WHOLE NEW BALL GAME to me, but step by step and with the help of my brother now I am ON THE BALL because I KEEP MY EYES ON THE BALL

When I study English, I try to KEEP MY EYE ON THE BALL.I have never studied English at school, IT'S A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME FOR ME. Instead with French, I'M ON THE BALL.

ENCHANTING COCHIN

Monday to Thursday 9.30 am

Step back in time. Visit historic old Cochin with its Chineese fishing nets, the Dutch palace, the Jewish Synagogue - oldest in the Commonwealth. St. Francis Church where Vasco da Gama was buried and quaint Jew Town where you can browse through the shops for antiques. After your sightseeing you can shop in Ernakulam, the commercial centre for gold, handicrafts, cotton and silk fabrics as well as garments.