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one-on-one
(expression)
- a single player against another single player; one person against another
Example: My brother and I played a great game of one-on-one last night.
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hoops
(n.)
- basketball
Example: I'd like to play hoops with my friends this weekend if the weather is good.
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beat up
(expression)
- hurt; beaten
Example: He was beat up very badly and had to go to the hospital.
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on purpose
(adj.)
- intentionally
Example: I didn't hit her on purpose, but she was still very mad at me.
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on fire
(expression)
- playing very well
Example: I was on fire during the basketball game last night!
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lighting it up
(expression)
- playing very well; scoring many points
Example: He was lighting it up during last night's game, but he's not doing well tonight.
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hot
(adj.)
- good; skillful
Example: Our team was hot last season. I hope we can do well this season too!
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fly
(adj.)
- cool, hip, nice, good
Example: Dude that is a fly jacket! Where did you get it? You look really good.
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more power to him
(expression)
- good for him; good luck to him
Example: If he wants to try to score more points tonight, more power to him!
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NBA
(pron.)
- National Basketball Association
Example: Players in the NBA usually make millions of dollars.
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