away game
/ə'wei'geim/ Cách viết khác : (away_match) /ə'wei'geim/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A sports contest played at the opponent's venue: An "away game" is a match or competition in which a team or player must travel to the location of their opponent to play, rather than playing at their own home venue.
Usage
- The term "away game" is used specifically in the context of organized sports leagues and tournaments. It contrasts with a "home game." The location of the game is a key strategic and logistical factor for teams.
Examples
- Noun:
- The team's performance is often weaker during an away game due to travel fatigue and lack of home crowd support.
- They have a difficult schedule next month, with three consecutive away games.
- Winning this away game is crucial for our playoff chances.
Advanced Usage
- "On an away game": Describes the state of being at the location for a match.
- The entire squad is on an away game this weekend.
- Concept of "Away Fixture": In some sports, especially soccer/football, "away fixture" is a synonymous term used in official schedules.
- Our next away fixture is against the league leaders.
Variants and Related Words
- Away match (n): A fully synonymous term, commonly used interchangeably with "away game."
- The away match was televised nationally.
- Road game (n): Primarily used in North American sports (e.g., NBA, NHL) with the same meaning as "away game."
- The basketball team is on a long road trip for seven road games.
- Home game (n): The direct opposite; a game played at a team's own venue.
Synonyms
- Away fixture: A scheduled away contest.
- Road contest: A competition played on the road (away from home).
Related Phrases
- Play away: To participate in an away game.
- We have to play away three times this month.
- Away form/record: A team's performance statistics specifically in away games.
- Their poor away form is a major concern for the coach.
Related Idioms
- A tough place to go: An idiom describing a particularly challenging venue for an away game.
- Stadium X is a tough place to go for any team; few get a result there.
- Steal a win on the road: To achieve an unexpected victory in an away game.
- If we can steal a win on the road, our confidence will soar.