left field
"Left field" has roots in baseball but is commonly used in everyday language to describe unexpected or unconventional situations.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(technical, sports)The part of the outfield to the left of the batter when facing the pitcher.
Example
- The ball was hit deep into left field.
B2Idiomatic
(informal, slang)Describing something that is surprising, odd, or unconventional.
Example
- Her idea came out of left field and surprised everyone.
- His sense of humor is a bit out in left field.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "left field":
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