Sport Metaphors

What does the phrase 'hit it out of the park' mean in baseball metaphors?

• To achieve a great success or accomplishment.

• To hit the ball but not score any runs

• To hit the ball with average force

• To miss the ball completely and strike out

What does the phrase 'throw a curveball' mean in baseball metaphors?

• To throw a pitch with a lot of spin

• To intentionally hit a batter with a pitch

• To make a mistake or error in the game

• To do something unexpected or surprising

What does the phrase 'on deck' mean in baseball metaphors?

• The player who is catching the ball.

• The player who is in the outfield.

• The player who is currently batting.

• The player who is next in line to bat.

What does the phrase 'strike out' mean in baseball metaphors?

• When a batter hits the ball and it goes out of the playing field, resulting in a home run.

• When a batter swings at and misses three pitches, resulting in an out.

• When a pitcher throws a ball that is outside the strike zone, resulting in a ball.

• When a runner is tagged out by a fielder while trying to advance to the next base.

What does the phrase 'out of left field' mean in baseball metaphors?

• A ball hit to the left field

• Something unexpected or surprising

• A player running to the left field

• A strategy to confuse the opposing team

What does the phrase 'home run' mean in baseball metaphors?

• A hit that allows the batter to score a run by hitting the ball out of the playing field.

• A hit that allows the batter to score a run by hitting the ball into the outfield.

• A hit that allows the batter to score two runs by hitting the ball out of the playing field.

• A hit that allows the batter to score a run by hitting the ball into the infield.

What does the phrase 'steal a base' mean in baseball metaphors?

• Taking a base from another player.

• Running to the next base while holding the ball.

• Moving to the next base after catching a fly ball.

• Advancing to the next base without the ball being hit.

What does the phrase 'on the ball' mean in baseball metaphors?

• Being distracted and inattentive to the game.

• Being physically on top of the ball.

• Being alert and attentive to the game.

• Being confused and unsure of what to do.

What does the phrase 'in the ballpark' mean in baseball metaphors?

• To be close to the correct answer or estimate.

• To be far from the correct answer or estimate.

• To be in a different league or category.

• To be completely wrong or off target.

What does the phrase 'out of the park' mean in baseball metaphors?

• Ground rule double

• Bunt

• Strikeout

• Home run