Tag: pick-up game

  • Pick-up game

    Pick-up game

    Word of the Day: Pick-up game Most kids across North America have fond memories of pick-up games. A pick-up game is a game of ice hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball, etc., that kids play together. There are no adults, referees, uniforms or organization of any kind. People just get together and play. Many Canadians have fond…

  • Along for the ride

    Along for the ride

    Phrase: Along for the ride The phrase along for the ride is used when someone is present at an event but is not participating. Imagine you are staying at home because you have a broken leg. Your friends come over to ask you to join a pick-up basketball game at the park. Of course, you have…