Definitions by Arminkshipper

Matchup 

a man-to-man defense.

The coach opted for a zone defense instead of a matchup, believing it would be more effective in containing the opponent's quick guards.

Matchup by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

matchup 

a contest between athletes or sports teams.

"a matchup of two twenty-something pitchers wondering what it is like to win in the majors"

matchup by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

exchange 

a move or short sequence of moves in which both players capture material of comparable value, or particularly the exchange in which one captures a rook in return for a knight or bishop (and is said to win the exchange ).

In the tense chess battle, both players maneuvered for an exchange, hoping to win the rook for a knight and gain a slight material advantage.

exchange by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

sock away

put money aside as savings.

"you'll need to sock away about $900 a month"

sock away by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

sock and buskin 

the theatrical profession; drama.

Aspiring to be a part of the sock and buskin, she enrolled in acting classes and dreamt of one day gracing the stage.

sock and buskin by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

put a sock in it

Stop talking

Here's a sentence using "put a sock in it":

* The librarian shushed the chattering students, "Put a sock in it, everyone! Others are trying to read."

put a sock in it by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

knock the socks off 

surpass or beat.

"it will knock the socks off the opposition"

knock the socks off by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024