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Could you tell me about meaning of "good sport"
How do you use "good sport"?
I would like to know how to use "good sport" in English.
The men and the women have went to the modern museum together.
But he is not interested in modern art.
He is into a photo picture rather than modern art.
And he said "Does good to get out of your comfort zone once in a while".
She said "Thanks for being a good sport".
I had an interesting about "sport" because I knew only meaning as "sports".
I looked for meaning of "sport" on the net.
I found out different mean depend dictionary.
1 Be a good sport.
A dictionary said "it means be a gentle or don't be wet or don't be selfish."
B dictionary said "it means why don't we go to somewhere somewhat or shall we go to somewhere somewhat".
Are both of meaning correct?
It's depends on a situation?
2 She is a good sport.
A dictionary said "It means the men can ask her out easily. or she is just a flirt.".
B dictionary said "It mean she is good person. or she is easy to cope."
Are both of meaning correct?
It's depends on a situation?
That's why I'm confused.
I'm sorry I think my English is indeed hard to understand.
I am bothering you but I'm waiting your answer.
Mar 29, 2012 6:06 AM
Corrections · 4
I appreciate your reply.
I got it that I can use as positive word.
Thank you.
March 30, 2012
This is all from my experience with the phrase.
It means that he didn't complain or make negative remarks about being at a place he did not like.
You can use it if you win something and the loser is nice to you. You would say, Thanks for being a good sport.
If someone is childish after losing, you can ask them to be a "good sport." Meaning, don't be a bad loser.
In a broad sense, it means you’re not being negative about the situation when the situation does not work out in your favor.
March 29, 2012
very good!
March 29, 2012
Good sport could be:
someone who doesn't mind losing in a competition or game
someone who will do something even if they don't really want to
March 29, 2012
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