brain training; brain workout
football (incl. soccer, rugby, American football, etc.; esp. used for soccer)
major leaguer; major league player
edge of the ring; verge; brink; critical moment
championship race; struggle for victory
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
opening game; (season) opener
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
inquiry counter; consulting service; assistance service
written estimate; quotation; quote
scram (emergency nuclear reactor shut-down)
reform measures; improvement plan; remedial measures
entrance fee; participation cost
holding out a little longer
minigame; mini game; subgame; practice game (usu. with reduced players)
life plan; plan for one's life; planning one's life
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
volunteer activities; volunteerism