open the batting
The phrase "open the batting" originates from cricket, describing the role of the initial batsmen and is also used metaphorically to signify the start of any activity.
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Definition
B2Cricket
(sports, technical)To be one of the first two players to start batting in a cricket match.
Example
- He was chosen to open the batting for his team in the final match.
B2General
(idiomatic)To initiate or begin an event or activity.
Example
- She was asked to open the batting at the conference with her keynote speech.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "open the batting":
opening batsmancome to batgo to batup to batleadoff hitterat batbat aroundcross batopen the attack