Baseball Idiom

What does the idiom 'out of left field' mean in English?

• Unexpected or surprising

• Direct and straightforward

• Common and predictable

• Boring and dull

Which of the following sentences uses the idiom 'step up to the plate' correctly?

• She decided to step up to the plate and take responsibility for the project.

• He stepped up to the plate and left the meeting early.

• They stepped up to the plate and ignored the instructions.

• We stepped up to the plate and went to bed.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'throw a curveball'?

• To surprise someone with something unexpected

• To make a mistake

• To win easily

• To give up

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'hit a home run'.

• To succeed brilliantly

• To fail miserably

• To start over

• To give up

In which context would you use the idiom 'touch base'?

• To check in with someone

• To start a new project

• To end a conversation

• To argue with someone

What does the idiom 'ballpark figure' refer to?

• An approximate number

• An exact number

• A random guess

• A mathematical error

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom 'in the ballpark'?

• Her estimate was in the ballpark, so we accepted it.

• He was in the ballpark when he missed the meeting.

• They were in the ballpark when they decided to leave.

• We were in the ballpark when we finished the book.

What does the idiom 'strike out' mean in a non-baseball context?

• To fail or be unsuccessful

• To hit someone

• To start a journey

• To make a decision

Choose the correct usage of the idiom 'on the ball'.

• She is really on the ball when it comes to organizing events.

• He is on the ball when he forgets his keys.

• They are on the ball when they sleep late.

• We are on the ball when we miss the bus.

What does the idiom 'play hardball' mean?

• To act aggressively or ruthlessly

• To play a game

• To be lazy

• To give up easily