Baseball Idiom

What does the idiom 'out of left field' mean?

• Unexpected or surprising

• Direct and straightforward

• Common and predictable

• Well-planned and organized

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Which of the following sentences uses the idiom 'step up to the plate' correctly?

• She stepped up to the plate and finished the project on time.

• He stepped up to the plate and left the party early.

• They stepped up to the plate and ignored the instructions.

• We stepped up to the plate and went to bed.

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'throw a curveball'?

• To surprise someone with something unexpected

• To make a straightforward decision

• To follow a routine

• To play a fair game

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'hit a home run'.

• To achieve success

• To make a mistake

• To start a journey

• To end a conversation

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In which context would you use the idiom 'in the ballpark'?

• When estimating a number

• When playing a game

• When cooking a meal

• When reading a book

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What does the idiom 'strike out' mean in a non-sport context?

• To fail or make a mistake

• To succeed brilliantly

• To start a new project

• To travel extensively

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Which sentence correctly uses the idiom 'on the ball'?

• She's really on the ball with her new job.

• He's on the ball and forgot his keys.

• They're on the ball and missed the deadline.

• We're on the ball and lost the game.

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What does the idiom 'touch base' mean?

• To make contact or reconnect

• To play a game

• To cook a meal

• To write a book

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'ballpark figure'.

• An approximate number

• An exact number

• A random guess

• A fictional story

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'cover all the bases'?

• To be thorough and comprehensive

• To play a game

• To write a story

• To cook a meal

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