juggling

Everyday

1. Juggling is throwing and catching several objects, like balls, so that at least one is always in the air. tree →
2. Juggling also means trying to do or manage several things at the same time (juggling homework and sport). tree →

In the lessons

In PE and circus skills lessons, juggling builds hand-eye coordination and patience; beginners start with scarves or two balls. Clowns and street performers do juggling. In everyday life, adults talk about juggling work and family. Phrases: juggling balls, juggling act, juggling clubs.

Examples

• She practised juggling with three balls. tree →
• The clown was juggling plates and hats. tree →
• Juggling scarves is easier than juggling balls. tree →
• We learned juggling in circus club. tree →
• Mum is juggling work and looking after the baby. tree →
• The street performer was juggling flaming torches, which is very dangerous. tree →

Note

Verb: juggle, juggled, juggling (drop the e). Person: juggler. Double g. Juggling with fire or knives is only for trained performers.