Sports-Idioms - 18/03/2019 *to hit a snag - unlike "to hit a wall", it doesn't mean one finds himself at a dead-end, but rather encounter an issue/obstacle that can be solved. *hot shot = a very important/talented person ("big shot" = a little more negative and related to ego; "big cheese" = more related to business, must be the most important person such as the CEO). *let her/it rip = start something with an engine (Car/boat/even appliances like blenders); go ahead and start. *(not a) level playing field = everyone has/doesn't have an equal chance at something. *under the table = something one does illegally ("getting paid under the table"). *a shot in a dark = taking a complete guess. *par for the course = what is an expected consequence. ======================================================================== *blindsided *at this stage of the game *give someone a run for their money *hit below the belt *hit a wall *fish in the sea *three strikes and you're out *no sweat *to make the cut