Sports idioms

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

Steven will call the .......... for the week our boss is on leave.

The .......... shots were selected to present the advertising pitch.

The project manager had completed work to a high standard so he got .......... and didn’t need to work for the weekend.

Dealing with the new client was a whole new ...........

She had to roll with the .......... in order to minimize tension.

She .......... to conclusions and lost the account.

He decided to .......... his boots and the company was sad to lose a great employee.

The client thought that he was being taken for a .........., however the promise to deliver was met.

Sue tried to beat the ........ but was too slow.