Learn English the MMA way!

This lesson is all about English expressions that come from mixed martial arts and combat sports! But don’t assume all of the expressions I will teach you have to do with actual fighting. Rather, we use these expressions in everyday conversation when we talk about competition, challenges, and arguments. For example, when we say “throw your hat in the ring”, we are not talking about a boxing ring, but someone entering a competition or challenge. When we say “take it on the chin”, we are not talking about punches. It means to accept defeat without complaining. So as you can see, although some expressions come from the world of combat sports, they are commonly used in non-violent situations. Some other expressions we will look at include: “spoiling for a fight”, “the gloves are off”, “fight tooth and nail”, “uphill battle”, “throw in the towel”, “win hands down”, and more. So before you tap out, click the lesson, and do the quiz to test yourself.

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I believe, "gloves are off" actually comes from hockey and then it was adapted as common phrase. Sometimes in hockey two players start a fight and first thing they do is taking off gloves, because they are big and uncomfortable to fight in.

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I love the way you present your explanations! Very inspirational!👍🏽just... Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet ( alpha the first)😉

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brilliant video, but i think, due to it's length it better be divided for three parts..

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Now I watch videos and shows without subtitles, chat with online friends and read books in this language with way less effort :D thank you for that!!

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Hello James, could you please make a video (or even better series) about legal English? I think that it'll be interesting for your students, especially for law students (like me) . Thank you!

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Adsolutely I'm really enjoy it.I got the six answer right but in 3rd I thinks that it has two way, doesn't it?

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It can be go for broke,too the 3rd one

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Hand in the rain for competition

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Would you make a video of improving listening skills? Specially with English Native speakers.
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Great, I love your lessons and It’s inconvenient for me to correct you, but alpha and omega are the letters of the Greek alphabet.

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what is the difference between 'fight with tooth and nail' and 'go for broke'? It seems like it is the same

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Great lesson but I fell asleep while I was watching. Keep it short, Plz

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can these idioms be used in essays?

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I am sorry teacher... Alpha and omega are part of greek not latin alphabet :). Excellent video anyway!

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*Greek alphabet* last letter! 😉

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Omega is the last letter of the GREEK alphabet, not the Latin one... :p

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First

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Toe the line is a fight phrase no?

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The odds are stacked up against you.
Most likely you will not win uphill battle against all odds and you still won.

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Movies are backed by background music and all that. Don't worry. It takes some time but you'll get there.