How competitive are you when you play games or sports with friends?

A natural way to answer

I'm fairly competitive, but I try to keep it friendly. I like to win, of course, but I think the company matters more than the result, so I never let it get out of hand.

Key phrases to use

• if I'm honest — used before admitting something frankly“If I'm honest, I hate losing.”
• keep score — to count the points; figuratively, to track wins and losses“We said it was just for fun, but I was keeping score.”
• take it on the chin — to accept defeat or criticism without complaining“He lost the match but took it on the chin.”
• killer instinct — a strong drive to win and seize the advantage“Top athletes have a real killer instinct.”
• stop at nothing — to do whatever it takes to achieve something“She'll stop at nothing to win.”