Both teams are playing poorly in this year's spoon bowl.
spoon bowl
idiomA match between the last placed and second last placed team in an Australian sports league, derived from the fact that the team that finishes last is informally awarded the "wooden spoon"
The fans were disappointed to see their team fighting to avoid losing the spoon bowl.
Despite the lack of prestige, the players treated the spoon bowl as a serious test of their professional pride.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
Born rich, or into a wealthy family.
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bowl a googly
to surprise (someone); to introduce (to someone) something unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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bowl of cherries
An enjoyable experience.
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bowl over
To overwhelm; to cause to fall to the ground.
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bowl up
To pack the bowl of a pipe with smokable material.
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eat up with a spoon
To accept (something) very eagerly.
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greasy spoon
An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.
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silver spoon
Wealth passed down or inherited.