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Some people eat, drink and sleep football, others become fanatical about TV shows or obsess about cars, but for those of us whose passion is horses, the fanaticism borders on addiction.

1) You own more boots than formal shoes … by a wide margin.

American English is a vibrant language with a host of dialects, regional variations and colorful historical idioms. Many of our idioms come straight from the world of sports.

When someone speaks of making a “fast break” for something when they are moving quickly without pause or concern, or hitting a “home run” when they do a good job, or being “down for the count” when someone gives up and quits something - it’s usually universally clear what they mean.