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English Vocabulary & Expressions from Boxing
You might be surprised how much common English vocabulary and idioms come from the boxing world! These terms are used everywhere—at work, at parties, and at sports events. In this video, you’ll learn the meaning of words likehook, jab, and knockout; expressions like in your corner and number of rounds; and popular idioms like below the belt, down and out, take it on the chin, come out fighting, and throw in the towel. This lesson will improve your English—whether you’re a boxing fan or not!
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6 COMMENTS
thank you. Love boxing.
Thanks , I used to watch boxing when I was younger I know a lot of boxers but now I forgot most of them.
Many boxing terms in the Russian language are from the English language, for example, the word “Knockout”.
I never had interest in boxing until this lesson. Hahaha, thanks a lot.
Thank you for the lesson about boxing vocab
Interesting vocabulary!