block out a thought | to try not to think about something. |
channel one’s efforts into something | to attempt to do one thing rather than a wider range
of things, to concentrate on sth |
foresight | the ability to see what is likely to happen in the future and to take appropriate action |
diplomacy | the skill of being careful to say or do things that will not offend people |
persuasion | the ability to make somebody believe that something is true |
Team spirit | the feeling of pride and loyalty that exists among the members of a team and makes them want their team to do well or be the best |
Set a goal | to decide on what one hopes to achieve |
pursue a goal | to make efforts to achieve something, often over a long period of time |
gut instinct | a feeling based on emotion rather than reason |
Push beyond one’s limits | to try to do something new or difficult, something that requires effort |
Interpret | to decide on what the meaning or significance of something is |
Javelin | a long spear used in sports competitions |
Claw one’s way | to move somewhere with great difficulty, trying desperately to find things to hold on to |
be in contention for something | to have a chance of winning something |
potential | likely, possible |