be a sport
be a sport
1. To be helpful and amiable. In this usage, the phrase usually precedes a request. Be a sport and get me another drink, will you?
2. To be good-natured or amiable despite unpleasant circumstances. In this usage, "good" is usually used between "a" and "sport." I know you're disappointed to have lost the game, but try to be a good sport, OK?
See also: sport
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be a (good) ˈsport
(informal) be generous, cheerful and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation: She’s a good sport. Go on, be a sport (= used when asking somebody to do something for you).See also: sport
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- good sport
- able to take a joke
- take a joke
- good-natured
- grin and bear it
- twinkly-eyed
- because of
- regular guy
- guess what
- Guess what!