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bush leagueA professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.Rate it:

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bush leagueA low-ranking or inferior level among groups, professions, organizations, etc.Rate it:

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in a league of one's ownFar excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.Rate it:

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out of one's leagueIn a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.Rate it:

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rugby leaguesportRate it:

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cherry pickTo position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.Rate it:

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sag offBasketball: Position oneself closer to the basket while guarding an opposing player.Rate it:

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from downtownA shot in basketball from the front courtRate it:

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Appendix:Glossary of baseball jargon (T)A batter who leads the league in three major categories: home runs, runs batted in, and batting average.Rate it:

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Appendix:Glossary of baseball jargon (T)A pitcher who leads the league in three major categories: earned run average, wins, and strikeouts.Rate it:

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chip shotThe achievement of a goal or the striking of a target with a ball or other projectile in relatively nonchallenging or routine circumstances, by throwing (as in basketball) or by discharging a firearm (as in hunting).Rate it:

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marcher à pas de géantTo put on one’s seven-league boots.Rate it:

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prop upTo be at the bottom of (a league)Rate it:

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slam dunkThe act of jumping and forcing the basketball through the rim with emphasis.Rate it:

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TBFInitialism of Turkish Basketball Federation.Rate it:

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