back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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bowl a googly »
Something unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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bowl of cherries »
An enjoyable experience.
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bowl out »
And thus end their innings.
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bowl over »
To overwhelm with astonishment or wonder; to flabbergast.
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bowled over »
to be astonished; overwhelmed; surprised; shocked
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punch bowl waterfall »
A plunging waterfall descending from a narrow stream into a pool.
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run for the roses »
A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.
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run up »
Of a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.
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short of a length »
Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
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slop bowl »
One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
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stand back »
To stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler.
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stand up »
To stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.
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