Four Idioms 2

Instructions
Read the idioms below. Do you understand the example sentences? Yes, or no, check the meaning and then use them when you speak.
ballpark figure
How much is this going to cost? Can you give me a ballpark figure?
Ballpark figure, this will probably cost around two hundred thousand dollar.
I don’t need the exact number right now. Just give me a ballpark figure.
ballpark figure
- an rough amount / not the exact amount
This started when announcers looked around baseball stadiums and made a rough guess about how many fans were at the game.
game plan
Sales were pretty slow this month. What’s your game plan for next month?
We need a game plan if we want to beat the other sales team.
If you don’t have a game plan, you won’t be able to win.
game plan
- your strategy or plan for succeeding
This idiom comes from sports. Winning coaches always carefully plan what their players will do. In business, politics, and life, having a clear plan or “game plan” also helps.
keep your eye on the ball
Don’t get distracted by small changes in the market. Keep your eye on the ball.
When you get into the meeting, just keep your eye on the ball. Don’t lose focus.
I really want to make this website work but there are a lot of little details to take care of. I need to keep my eye on the ball and just focus on good content.
keep your eye on the ball
- stay focussed
It’s easy to see this comes from a ball sport. In most ball sports, players need to watch the ball carefully and not get distracted.
long shot
Getting this job is a real long shot. I don’t have enough experience.
My team is down by ten points. Winning is a long shot but it’s possible.
It’s a long shot but I’m going to ask my boss for a raise.
long shot
- low chance of something succeeding
Hitting a hole in one in golf isn’t easy. The hole is far away. It’s literally a long shot to the hole. You might get lucky, but there’s a low chance of success.