up to bat
The phrase "up to bat" originates from baseball and is widely used both in sports and everyday language to signify taking a turn or opportunity.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(sports)The player whose turn it is to attempt to hit the ball.
Example
- With two outs, John is now up to bat and ready to swing.
B2General
(idiomatic)Being called upon to take action or responsibility, often requiring skill or decision-making.
Example
- With the project deadline approaching, Sarah is up to bat to finalize the report.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "up to bat":
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