sprain one's ankle — to injure your ankle by twisting it suddenly, causing pain and swelling without breaking any bones
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to injure your ankle by twisting it suddenly, causing pain and swelling without breaking any bones
Pronunciation (IPA): /spreɪn wʌnz ˈæŋkəl/
Example Sentences
- I sprained my ankle trying to impress my crush with my dancing skills - turns out I'm better at comedy than choreography.
- The basketball player sprained his ankle during the championship game.
- She sprained her ankle so often that her friends jokingly called her 'Captain Clumsy'.
sprain one's ankle
NOUN[/spreɪn wʌnz ˈæŋkəl/]
to injure your ankle by twisting it suddenly, causing pain and swelling without breaking any bones
He sprained his ankle stepping awkwardly off the curb while texting.
Sprain your ankle, endure the pain, but get back on the train!
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“I sprained my ankle trying to impress my crush with my dancing skills - turns out I'm better at comedy than choreography.”
“The basketball player sprained his ankle during the championship game.”
“She sprained her ankle so often that her friends jokingly called her 'Captain Clumsy'.”
“The hiker sprained her ankle on the rocky trail and had to be carried down.”
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