Tennis-spectator whiplash, do-gooder, eye for accuracy

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Hello,Could anyone explain these three idioms, please? with basic examples, if it is possible.tennis-spectator whiplashdo-goodereye for accuracy

Enoon · Accepted Answer

Servet Portakaltennis-spectator whiplash

That is not an idiomatic expression. Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by violent movement, as in a car accident. Turning your head as you watch the tennis ball go back and forth stresses the neck. It's a little joke—very little.

Servet Portakaldo-gooder

A do-gooder lives for others. You can tell the others by their hunted look. (I paraphrased the late C.S. Lewis.). A do-gooder is a self-righteous zealot who believes his code of conduct is the only one that is not evil.

Servet Portakaleye for accuracy

That seems a bit off. You can have an eye for beauty or an eye for horseflesh, meaning you appreciate and can identify a fine woman or horse, but you probably don't mean he appreciates accuracy.

Servet Portakal · Answer

Thanks a lot. I got the gist but I am still not sure about when can I use the phrase ( the joke ) tennis-spectator whiplash . a basic example would be useful.

Enoon · Answer

Servet PortakalThanks a lot. I got the gist but I am still not sure about when can I use the phrase ( the joke ) tennis-spectator whiplash . a basic example would be useful.

It is not a phrase you can use like that. It's just something somebody said. If I had to use it:

"I was over Jim's house last night. I was getting tennis-spectator whiplash watching the twins chase the new puppy back and forth across the living room."

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