Glossary of English-language idioms derived from baseball

1380:. Berra used it in 1973, while managing the New York Mets, to mean a team is not out of the pennant race until they are mathematically eliminated. In sports, it is usually used to mean that a game is not officially over until time expires or the final out is registered, and that the players need to stay mentally focused until that point, particularly when their team has a large lead but there is sufficient time for the opposing team to come back and win. The original and self-evident adage, misstated by Berra, is "The game is not over until the last man is out." In non-sports contexts, the quotation means that one should not assume a dangerous or disadvantageous situation has ended or passed until this has been confirmed by other events. 2047: 886:, below. In baseball, "four-bagger" is another term for a home run, since the batter who hits a home run touches all four bags or bases, including home plate. A "four-bagger" in baseball may also mean any combination of hits and errors in one at-bat where the batter touches all four bases (a triple and an error, for example, a double and a two-base error, a single and a three-base error, or four-base error). 2372:), small ball refers to a strategy that focuses on gaining a small or step-by-step edge on the opponent not by trying to knock the ball out of the ballpark but instead by getting singles, stealing bases, and moving runners along one base at a time. In other endeavors, a similar focus on the details, winning a few points at a time rather than trying for large gains, may also be described as small ball. 568:. To ensure safety; to take all relevant details, problems, or exigencies into account, even unlikely ones. In baseball, a defensive player covers a base by standing close to it, ensuring a runner cannot reach it safely. In business, covering one's bases means being prepared for every contingency. Mentioned but not dated by Oxford University Press. 1350:," a news story begins: "With a few deft strokes and in fewer than 25 inches, Dana Milbank draws behind-the-scenes portraits of Washington power with such dexterity and hilarity that his Washington Sketch column is a must-read for anyone who wants to know how politics in this city really works". – Brigid Schulte, 2698:

As in "we will touch base(s) at the meeting". To make contact with someone, to inform someone of one's plans or activities, perhaps in anticipation of an event. In baseball, a player who is touching a base is not in danger of being put out. Another explanation is that a player must briefly touch each

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An expression that an event or process is near the end – in the last of a nine-inning game. Referring to a trend in market expansion, a financial analyst may say "We're in the eighth or ninth inning". During a seemingly never-ending crisis, an analyst might remark "No Ninth Inning for Credit Crisis".

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In baseball, when a team that has been behind in runs ties up the game, it is sometimes said to be a brand new ballgame. This does not mean that the game starts over from the first inning; it only means that neither team is ahead, and the game continues. In other realms, the term is used to connote a

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A heated argument or noisy dispute; especially, between players on a playing field. Originally the word traditionally muttered by actors in a play to provide background noise. Online Etymology Dictionary attributes the "loud squabble on the field" usage to broadcaster Garry Schumacher in 1938, while

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is any pitch intended to establish a pitcher's command of the inside portion of the strike zone, usually involving throwing a pitch at or near a hitter who may be covering that portion of the strike zone. Its baseball usage is cited in many dictionaries, but its transition to the vernacular has yet

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dates to 1960. Another meaning, "sphere of activity or influence", is cited in 1963. "In the (right) ballpark", meaning "within reasonable bounds" dates to 1968. A "ballpark figure" or "ballpark estimate", one that is reasonably accurate, dates to at least 1957. The meaning of "out of the ball park"

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Figuratively, an assurance of a deferral or extension of an offer, especially an assurance that a customer can take advantage of a deal or sale later because the item or service offered is temporarily not available (as by being sold out); or a (sometimes vague) promise to reissue or accept a social

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ranked below. If a player is competing in a league above their level of ability, they are said to be "out of their league". This idiom is particularly applied to dating and romantic relationships, in which a person is attempting to date someone who is more accomplished, better-looking, or wealthier

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In baseball, a batter hopes to reach first base and then continue around second and third bases before reaching home and scoring a run. In interpersonal relations, an individual who cannot get to first base with another person is unable to achieve some initial goal or to establish a relationship. A

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As in "come out of left field". Unusual, unexpected, or irrational. In baseball, the fielders are focused on home plate, which is the place from which they expect balls to be hit to them. If a ball (e.g., one that was previously hit into the stands) or some other object is thrown at the fielder or

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To succeed beyond expectation. Derived from the act of hitting the ball exceptionally hard, so as to make the leather covering come off. Tearing the cover off the ball was possible in the early days of baseball, since a single ball was often used for the entire game (as is the case in the game of

2866:. In common usage, a "whole new ball game" or "brand-new ball game" signifies a drastic turn of events, a completely altered situation. In baseball, an announcer says "it's a whole new ball game" when the trailing team ties the score or takes the lead, usually after being behind by several runs. 2127:

In baseball, a rally cap is a baseball cap worn while inside-out and/or backwards or in another unconventional manner by players or fans, in order to will a team into a come-from-behind rally late in the game. The rally cap is primarily a baseball superstition. The term may also be used by other

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If a baseball batter gets 0 hits in any number of at-bats in a game, he's said to go "oh for" that number (as in 0-3, said as "Oh for three"), or perhaps even more colloquially, to "have an o-fer". In business, an example of an "o-fer" would be to try repeatedly and fail to make any sales.

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for winning thirteen tricks. Aside from baseball, the term now refers to a situation which may or may not end badly for the protagonist but from which they emerge as an obvious winner. The term also can refer to anything good which comes in four parts, such as a "grand slam breakfast."

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Within the sport, "inside baseball" refers to the stratagems that managers use to get their team to score runs, perhaps not as obvious as simply getting players to hit home runs or to catch the ball, but to do the little things that move runners towards home plate. Akin to the idea of

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In baseball, a manager may adopt a strategy of moving runners along one base at a time rather than emphasizing power hitting and high-scoring innings. In other walks of life, such a step-by-step approach may also be referred to as a "one base at a time" approach.

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of the bases in order after hitting a home run. It may also refer to the fact that after a fly ball has been caught for an out, a runner on base who has taken a lead, or is standing off his base towards the next base, must go back to touch or tag that base ("

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The 1988-2000 employment projections: how accurate were they? In the late 1980s, we projected future employment in scores of occupations for the 1988-2000 period. That future is now the past. See where we scored a hit, landed in the ballpark,

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with the chops to push the District's business goals, he said, after council member Harry Thomas Jr. relinquished control of the Committee on Economic Development while he fights a lawsuit accusing him of taking public funds for personal

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dates to 1935. Can also mean misguided, mistaken, or working on faulty assumptions; this usage dates to 1940. Both of these uses derive from the situation of a runner being away from a base and thus in a position to being put out (1872).

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In general usage, the word "whiff" may refer to the movement or sound of air or wind, perhaps as an object moves through it. In baseball a whiff is when a batter swings and misses a pitch. Such usage in baseball is attributed by the

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are those which require the imposition of a more severe punishment for a criminal with a third conviction. Someone seeking a job, or romance with another person, may "strike out" and fail to impress on a first meeting. Also

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Referring to the disappointing purchase of a living-room couch, "Todd: Hey batter, hey batter, sometimes when you're looking for the rainbow curve away, you get the heater down the middle. Maybe that's why you swung and

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The early stages of a competition. A game of baseball typically lasts nine innings, so the first inning or the early innings (the first three innings) often do not determine the outcome. Also see "Ninth inning" (below).

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comes in as a replacement for the starting pitcher or another relief pitcher. A relief pitcher in other realms of activity also comes in as a substitute or replacement for the initial or regular occupant of a role.

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In baseball, a batter swinging the bat at a ball is sometimes said to "take cuts" at the ball. A person who "takes cuts" at somebody else may be taking a verbal swing or striking a blow at the person's reputation.

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with a debate at First Congregational United Church for Christ. ...The evening debate did not differ greatly from the luncheon forum that local Rotarians and Kiwanians hosted earlier in the day" — Andrew Edwards,

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onto the field from the outfield seats behind them, it is unexpected and surprising. This may be the origin of the expression "out of left field." First used in the idiomatic sense in the early 20th century by

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traces this to the 1960s. A "whole 'nother ball game" signifies something completely unrelated, different, or irrelevant. Also said extensively and out of context in the world of selling ads for trade mags.

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To act as a substitute or stand-in for someone when in a "pinch", especially in an emergency. In baseball, sometimes a substitute batter would be brought in, especially at a crucial point in the game. The

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dates this usage to 1933. The screwball is a rarely used pitch (because of its effect on the arm) that is intended to behave erratically — it "breaks" in the opposite direction a curveball would break.

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To act in a timid or cowardly fashion. A batter who steps away from home plate with his leading foot (usually in fear of being struck by a pitched ball) instead of a straight-ahead stride is said to

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endorsement, but that he was outraged. 'I doubt if Gov. Richardson and I will be terribly close in the future,' he said, but 'I've had my say. . . . I got one in the wheelhouse and I

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mentions usage of "on deck" first in 1867 in the context of baseball ("on deck fig. : at hand; ready for action; alive; in Baseball, next at the bat, with the right or privilege of batting next".)

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doorkeeper for thirty-five years, was prevented from making the trip due to an illness in his immediate family, but the President said at his press conference today that he had given McKenna a

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is the player who bats first in the lineup. It can also refer to any batter who bats first in an inning. In other fields of endeavor, the leadoff hitter is the one who goes first in a series.

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Originally, a ticket given to a spectator at an outdoor event providing for admission at a later date (in lieu of a refund of entrance money), should the event be interrupted by rain.

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barn today, but failed to determine the cause of a fire that killed 15 thoroughbred broodmares and yearlings Saturday night. The horses were worth more than $ 1 million, according to

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he is worried because he's hearing some of the same signals about Iran and its nuclear program that were heard as the Bush administration made its case for the war in Iraq. '

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A prosaic or ordinary accomplishment, beneath higher hopes or expectations. In baseball, a ground ball is a batted ball that bounces or rolls on the ground, perhaps for a

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is a pitch intentionally thrown at a batter's head. In politics, it can be a verbal assault or a policy that is targeted to seriously hurt a particular opponent or group.

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To extend the original time allotted in order to break a tie or settle an issue. In baseball, this means going beyond the standard nine-inning length of a game.

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means that you have just one remaining chance to succeed at something, or that you are given little chance to succeed, perhaps because you have been prejudged.

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Above someone's status, talents, or capabilities. In baseball, professional leagues are classified according to their level of play and quality of talent, with

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From the phrase for failing to get any hits, it can be used to indicate failure at something. Referring to the competition between two newspapers, the

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lede: "With no one else as formidable, Republicans are pressuring the Hazleton mayor to run against the longtime Democratic congressman next year". –

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To either achieve success or completely fail. In baseball, when a batter swings their bat at a pitched ball, they may either hit the ball or miss it.

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for prime vineyard land on the North Fork is $ 50,000 to $ 60,000 an acre, 'assuming the development rights have been sold.'" – Howard G. Goldberg,

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is the fourth man in the batting order, typically a slugger who is expected to clear the bases by driving other runners home to score runs. The

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An article titled "Hatteras Plans Switch-Hitting Ethernet" discusses a network switch that can operate either on fiber optic or copper wiring.

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has crept into common English usage to mean a failure, shortcoming, disadvantage, or loss. When a person has "gotten three strikes" or "

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To ask easy questions. Perhaps the opposite of playing hardball (baseball) or throwing difficult or probing questions at a respondent.

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To be near the end of a competition and have just one last chance to succeed. Also sometimes expressed as "down to the last strike."

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As in "strike out", "three strikes, you're out", "a strike against you", "He was born with two strikes against him". In baseball, a

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dates this usage to the late 19th century. An alternative meaning, "to cooperate", is not explicitly connected to baseball by

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As in "He really threw me a curveball". A surprise, often completely and totally unexpected, and usually unpleasant. The

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From the term for a batter's power zone, usually waist high and over the middle of the plate. Etymology attributed to

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to 1913. Perhaps derived from this, the term "whiff" has also come to mean trying and failing at something. Also see

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saying America is on God's side. He is the more nimble debater and conversationalist". — Katherine Q. Seelye,

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dates its non-baseball usage to the 1920s. May also be used sarcastically when someone is getting everything wrong.

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offer at an unnamed later date. The two latter meanings derive from the first, which dates at least to 1877 – see

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for the jargon of the game itself, as used by participants, fans, reporters, announcers, and analysts of the game.

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The president of an academic association may title his farewell column to the members "A Ninth-Inning Farewell".

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cites its first baseball use as 1906 (although there are uses as early as 1896), non-baseball in 1914. Contrast

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letter to college and university officials concerning their odious and oppressive campus speech codes". —

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for U.S. small-cap stocks,'" said Richard Bernstein, chief investment strategist at Merrill Lynch & Co." –

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At the highest level; used as a noun ("You're in the big leagues now") or an adjective ("big-league lawyer").

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going in. One thing, he's an American. And number two, he's head of the company's investment banking arm". –

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To try for a substantial gain; to make a big score. In baseball, to swing for the fences is to try to hit a

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Next in line to face a particular challenge. In baseball, a batter emerges from the dugout and loosens up "

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A line marking a very poor performance or the threshold for barely competent performance, referring to the

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with the political agenda of this administration were dropped from the team,' said Senate Democratic Whip

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for the Republican Party and brought home the points made during the previous 4 days of the convention".

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David Callaway, "Sure sign the Greek crisis is over – Commentary: First, blame all the hedge funds,"

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headline: "Cosmic Triple-Play: Asteroid Flyby, Fireball over Utah, Meteor Shower" – Charles Q. Choi,

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To seek modest, or step-by-step gains instead of large ones. In baseball, hitting singles or playing

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also needs to hope that a rare event does not become magnified,' he said. 'It has to be pretty much

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attributes the original usage of "triple play" to the American game of baseball as early as 1869.

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all at once is not collusion, it's just the sign of a huge softball coming right down the line".

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Refers to baseball players who are capable of hitting as a left-handed or right-handed batter (

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Start tried to knock the cover off the ball, getting to his second, and bringing Smith home.

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was implicated in the scandal, a young fan approached him and said, "Say it ain't so, Joe!"

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Noah Davis, "Here's the Murderor's Row of Talent Bill Simmons Recruited for his New Site,"

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who suggested that batters "wheel" at the ball and "take good, level 'roundhouse' swings."

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cricket). The phrase was used in a newspaper account of a baseball game as early as 1866.

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yet, you may one day. So here are Be Better Guys' Tips for Handling a Screw Up at Work" –

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To be or act tough or aggressive. Refers to the comparison between balls in baseball and

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first attributes "cleanup hitter" or "cleanup man" in its modern baseball usage to 1922.

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states such cramps occur "especially in baseball players" and cites this usage to 1888.

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who suggested that batters "wheel" at the ball ("take good, level 'roundhouse' swings")

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without the batter swinging. A batter with three strikes is out and must stop batting.

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gives the first non-baseball use in 1918, from sports columnist and short-story writer

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In baseball, a player who shows off or showboats to win the favor of the fans (in the

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headline: "Opponents Sure to Take Cuts at Stadium Votes in Anaheim Political Game"

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Reed Abelson, "After a Recall, Boston Scientific Tries to Assure Wary Investors"

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occurs when the batter swings at and misses a pitch, or when a pitch crosses the

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like cancer or multiple sclerosis, often people do not know what to do first". –

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didn't swing at the questions, instead choosing to stick to a game of political

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Steven Luo, "DEBATE ANALYSIS: Brokaw brings heat, candidates refuse to swing"

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its concert on Friday evening was a happy surprise. Under its music director,

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as well, luring viewers interested in cooking". — Geraldine Fabrikant,

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Anthony J. Crescenzi, "PIMCO: Eight Reasons Why This Is Not a Bond Bubble,"

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dates this use of "hardball" to 1883; its non-baseball use appears in 1973.

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is a pitch in baseball designed to fool the batter by curving unexpectedly.

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is the rare act of making three outs during the same continuous play. The

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A Game of Inches: The Stories Behind the Innovations That Shaped Baseball

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headline: "President Obama's Wednesday NYC Triple Play." – Celeste Katz,

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This is an alphabetical list of common English-language idioms based on

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Someone who comes in to solve a problem or lead a team. In baseball a

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Catherine Seipp, "Afflict the Comfortable: Chicks on their Laptops",

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Nate Silver, "In Need of a Game Change, Santorum Plays Small Ball,"

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To try but fail, like swinging a bat and missing the ball. Also see

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stumbled over the question of whether God is on America's side. But

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has been enriched by expressions derived from the game of baseball.

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being the highest level of play and the various leagues comprising

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Hiroko Tabuchi, "Sony Pursues a Bold Success to Match Its Scale,"

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Andrew Edwards, "San Bernardino mayoral candidates debate again,"

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on the next cruise." — "Roosevelt starts for ocean cruise."

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Unawares or by surprise, usually in the phrase "caught off base";

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has hit a four-run "grand slam," a term originally borrowed from

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weighed in with a thoughtful back-page article in this Sunday's

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James Hamilton, "Stop the grandstanding on the debt ceiling,"

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rather than swinging for the fences". – Anthony J. Crescenzi,

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from High Tech and Biotech to Turn More Ideas Into Companies".

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To attack an opponent by aiming at their head. In baseball, a

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is sometimes a good strategy for teams that do not have many

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At the highest level; used as a noun ("He is a big hitter").

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Jeffrey Cufaude, "There's More than One Way to Score Runs,"

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Greg Bishop, "Desormeaux Falls Short, But Has no Regrets,"

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occurs when a pitcher does not allow the opponent any runs.

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Devon Schuyler, "Treating Depression Can Be Hit or Miss,"

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Del Jones, "Do foreign executives balk at sports jargon,"

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To fail by being passive, without even making an effort.

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regarding the recent Congressional and mainstream media

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Charles Krauthammer, "The president plays small ball,"

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Kevin Merida, "They're On a Roll to Get Out the Vote,"

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in the mid-60's, in a game but scrappy performance of

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cites baseball usage in 1875, general usage in 1919.

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Phil Wainewright, "It's a whole 'nother ball game,"

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