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Brand new ballgame ( A baseball expression meaning when a team that has been behind ties up the game )
Brush back ( A baseball expression meaning to subvert or threaten verbally )
Can of corn ( A baseball expression meaning a ball which is easy to catch )
Carpe diem ( latin expression meaning seize the day )
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Caught off base ( A baseball expression meaning unawares or by surprise )
Cleanup hitter ( A baseball expression meaning a batter who comes in to solve a problem )
Down to the last out ( A baseball expression meaning to have one last chance )
Ducks on a pond ( A baseball expression meaning having runners in scoring position )
Foot in the bucket ( A baseball expression meaning to act timidly or cowardly )
Ground ball ( A baseball expression meaning a prosaic or ordinary accomplishment )
Heavy hitter ( A baseball expression meaning a powerful or commanding person )
Knock the cover off the ball ( A baseball expression meaning succeed beyond expectation )
Major league ( A baseball expression meaning at the top rank )
Ninth inning ( A baseball expression meaning an event or process is near the end )
On deck ( A baseball expression meaning next in line )
Pitch a shutout ( A baseball expression meaning not allowing an opponent any wins )
Play hardball ( A baseball expression meaning to be or act tough or aggressive )
Play softball ( A baseball expression meaning to ask easy questions )
Right off the bat ( A baseball expression meaning immediately without delay )
Strike out swinging ( A baseball expression meaning to fail while giving it your best effort )
Swing by ( slang expression meaning drop in for a visit )
Swing for the fences ( A baseball expression meaning try for a substantial gain )
Take cuts at someone ( A baseball expression meaning taking a verbal swing or striking a blow at a reputation )
Throw a beanball ( A baseball expression meaning to attack an opponent by aiming at their head )
Took the collar ( A baseball expression meaning failing to get any hits )
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