early innings
Originating from baseball, the term "early innings" is often used metaphorically to describe the beginning phases of various activities.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(sports)The initial stages of a baseball game, usually the first three innings.
Example
- The team scored three runs in the early innings, giving them an early lead.
B2General
(idiom)The beginning or early stages of any project, process, or event.
Example
- We are still in the early innings of the new marketing campaign, so there's a lot more work to do.
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