ahead in the count
The term "ahead in the count" originates from baseball, indicating a favorable position for either the pitcher or the batter during an at-bat.
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Definition
B2baseball
(technical)When the pitcher has more strikes than balls against a batter, or when the batter has more balls than strikes against a pitcher.
Example
- The pitcher was ahead in the count with two strikes and one ball.
- With three balls and one strike, the batter was ahead in the count.
B2general
(informal)Being in a favorable or advantageous position in a competitive situation.
Example
- She felt ahead in the count after successfully negotiating the first part of the deal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ahead in the count":
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