spirit of the game

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New2grammar

#537288 Sun, 06 Jul 08 08:53 AM

I didn't really think this was in the spirit of the game, but Chie was a good sport, and agreed anyway.

1. What's the meaning of the spirit of the game?
2. What's the meaning of good sport?
Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#537291 Sun, 06 Jul 08 09:00 AM

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Spirit = attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action.
Sport = Informal. a person who behaves in a sportsmanlike, fair, or admirable manner; an accommodating person.

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Vorpar

#537292 Sun, 06 Jul 08 09:01 AM

1. Within the rules, but bending them. E.g. in tennis, if you hit the other player with a ball, it's your point, but the spirit of the game says you shouldn't play that aggressively.

2. Someone who enjoys the game, win or lose. A bad sport would be angry if he lost the game.

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