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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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close the faceTo turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.Rate it:

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conversation pieceinteresting objectRate it:

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cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:

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curl upto shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.Rate it:

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debris fieldAny area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.Rate it:

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double upAfter a fly ball has been caught.Rate it:

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draw the short strawTo select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.Rate it:

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drive inTo hit the ball or reach base in such a way that a run scores.Rate it:

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drop backOf a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.Rate it:

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drop the ballTo fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.Rate it:

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eighth wonderTo see an incredibly impressive objectRate it:

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eye candyAny object or sight with considerable visual appeal.Rate it:

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fair gameAn goal or object that may legitimately be sought.Rate it:

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faire tapisserie (fam.)To be a wall-flower at a ball.Rate it:

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feed offto get stimulus from (an external object)Rate it:

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fiddle withTo manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner.Rate it:

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fill the billIn order to fill the bill an individual must carry the ball, complete the task, fulfill the expectations.Rate it:

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first loveThe first person to be the object of one's romantic affection.Rate it:

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fishtailThe tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.Rate it:

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fit togetherTo put the appropriate parts of into a whole; to combine pieces that go together to create a finished object.Rate it:

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fly outTo become out by hitting a fly ball which is caughtRate it:

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force outTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the groundRate it:

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freezing coldextremely and unpleasantly cold (of the weather, the temperature in a place, a person, or an object)Rate it:

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front wallThe main and largest wall in a racquetball or squash court, located at the front of the world; the wall which the ball must hit in a rally.Rate it:

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get intoTo reach into an object.Rate it:

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get intoTo move into an object, such that one ends up inside it.Rate it:

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get ontoTo move onto an object, especially one on which it is possible to stand.Rate it:

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get the ball rollingTo begin; to start some action; to set in motion.Rate it:

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give snackTo ask for something. Created to ask for something that you want, mostly in a sport when asking for the ball, hacky sack, or anything that you want that someone else is holding.Rate it:

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go afterTo pursue an object or a goal.Rate it:

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go in offTo pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.Rate it:

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gold platea thin layer of gold applied to the surface of an object, often by an electrolytic methodRate it:

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gold plateto apply gold plate to an object, to plate with goldRate it:

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golden duckThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.Rate it:

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ground ball with eyesA weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.Rate it:

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ground outTo become out by hitting a ground ball which is fielded and leads to a force or tag of a runner.Rate it:

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half a loaf is better than nonePossession or attainment of a partial object, achievement, result, etc is preferable to having no object, achievement, or result at all.Rate it:

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hardballIn baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.Rate it:

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haul offTo alter course so as to get farther away from an object.Rate it:

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have a ballTo enjoy thoroughly; to have lots of fun or excitement.Rate it:

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head-the-balla stupid person; a nutcaseRate it:

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heavy hitterA player with a favorable batting average who is especially good at hitting the ball deep into the outfield or farther.Rate it:

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heavy hitterA person of considerable importance who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.Rate it:

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historical landmarkA National Historic Landmark is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its outstanding historical significance.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.Rate it:

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hold-up playA play where an attacker retains possession of the ball, while the teammates can move up the field.Rate it:

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hole in oneA round that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.Rate it:

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hole outTo complete a hole by sinking the ball.Rate it:

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hot potatoA child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.Rate it:

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