X's and O's
Simple strategy game
X's and O's refers to two distinct things depending on context.
In one sense, it means hugs and kisses, with X representing a kiss and O representing a hug, commonly used to sign off letters or text messages with affection: Love you! XOXO.
In American football, X's and O's refers to the strategic diagrams coaches use to illustrate plays, where X's and O's represent offensive and defensive players on the field.
Someone who knows their X's and O's understands the technical fundamentals of the game.
- hugsAffectionate arm wraps
- tic-tac-toeThree-in-a-row grid game
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
- locker roomShared space for dressing
- formationsArranged structures or patterns
diagram · board games · kisses · love note · love letters · tactics · coaching · game plan · grids · pen and paper · emoticons · strategy · shorthand · moves · affection · signing off · blueprint · markers
X's and O'schess
Strategic board game
Go · shogi · World Chess Championship · bridge · war games
X's and O'sathleticism
Physical skill and agility
raw talent · intangibles · heart · motor · instinct