bush league
The term "bush league" originated in baseball, referring to minor league teams and has since evolved to describe anything of inferior quality or unprofessional behavior.
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Definition
C1Sports
(idiomatic, US)A minor league or lower level of professional sports, often seen as less prestigious.
Example
- He spent a few years playing in the bush league before making it to the majors.
B2General
(informal, derogatory)Describing something as amateurish, inferior, or unprofessional in quality or performance.
Example
- The way they handled the situation was completely bush league.
Similar
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