to keep your stick on the ice

Examples

• All

• She told her son, "Keep your stick on the ice and be ready for any opportunity!"

• Good coaches always remind their players to keep your stick on the ice during the game.

• If you keep your stick on the ice, you have a better chance of controlling the puck.

• You need to keep your stick on the ice if you want to score.

• Always keep your stick on the ice to be ready for a pass during the game.

• During practice, the coach reminded players to keep their sticks on the ice.

• In ice hockey, it's important to keep your stick on the ice to anticipate the puck's movement.

Synonyms

K

to keep one's eye on the ball

vsto keep your stick on the ice

• Informal

15 5.6

Pay attention to the main goal and avoid distractions

emphasizes quick readiness to respond rather than steady focus on one goal

S

to stay on the ball

vsto keep your stick on the ice

• Informal

1 7.7

To be alert and ready to act

is more about a physical stance that keeps one ready to act

Antonyms

U

unprepared

69 2.8

Not ready for something because the things you need or a plan are missing

U

to unfocus

1 7.4

To make your eyes or attention less clear

How Ready

to keep your stick on the ice

• Jargon

1 9.9

to stay alert

28 3.4

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Etymology