to take responsibility and act when needed
to fail to do something you were responsible for
a completely different situation
to do something extremely well
the person most likely to win or succeed
a fair situation where everyone has an equal chance
to surprise someone with something unexpected and difficult
a rough estimate
a result so close it's hard to tell who won
to gain approval or advantage
to begin something very successfully
a strategy for achieving something
a goal that keeps changing
the competitor expected to lose
very close in a competition
to work together with someone, taking turns
throw your hat in the ring to announce that you're joining a competition
rescued from a difficult situation at the last moment
to act aggressively or ruthlessly to get what you want
a reasonable chance of success despite difficulty
to continue to the very end, especially under difficulty
too good, skilled, or attractive for you
defeated, unable to continue
to increase the risk or importance of a situation
to be a contender for something
unfair or cruel
in a very difficult, losing position
something stunning or impressive
not actively involved in something
a Monday morning quarterback someone who criticizes decisions after they've already happened
something certain to succeed
a situation decided by the very next event
to support someone
the last part of something
mistaken or inappropriate
to adapt calmly to difficulties as they happen
defeated, with nothing left
to suffer damage or loss
someone certain to win
fully focused and performing at your best
throw someone off their game to disrupt someone's performance or focus