phrase thesaurus

A list of phrases containing the word "meaning"...


  • Brand new ballgame ( A baseball expression meaning when a team that has been behind ties up the game )
  • Brush back ( A baseball expression meaning to subvert or threaten verbally )
  • Can of corn ( A baseball expression meaning a ball which is easy to catch )
  • Carpe diem ( latin expression meaning seize the day ) ( the meaning and origin of this phrase... )
  • Caught off base ( A baseball expression meaning unawares or by surprise )
  • Cleanup hitter ( A baseball expression meaning a batter who comes in to solve a problem )
  • Down to the last out ( A baseball expression meaning to have one last chance )
  • Ducks on a pond ( A baseball expression meaning having runners in scoring position )
  • Foot in the bucket ( A baseball expression meaning to act timidly or cowardly )
  • Ground ball ( A baseball expression meaning a prosaic or ordinary accomplishment )
  • Heavy hitter ( A baseball expression meaning a powerful or commanding person )
  • Knock the cover off the ball ( A baseball expression meaning succeed beyond expectation )
  • Major league ( A baseball expression meaning at the top rank )
  • Ninth inning ( A baseball expression meaning an event or process is near the end )
  • On deck ( A baseball expression meaning next in line )
  • Pitch a shutout ( A baseball expression meaning not allowing an opponent any wins )
  • Play hardball ( A baseball expression meaning to be or act tough or aggressive )
  • Play softball ( A baseball expression meaning to ask easy questions )
  • Right off the bat ( A baseball expression meaning immediately without delay )
  • Strike out swinging ( A baseball expression meaning to fail while giving it your best effort )
  • Swing by ( slang expression meaning drop in for a visit )
  • Swing for the fences ( A baseball expression meaning try for a substantial gain )
  • Take cuts at someone ( A baseball expression meaning taking a verbal swing or striking a blow at a reputation )
  • Throw a beanball ( A baseball expression meaning to attack an opponent by aiming at their head )
  • Took the collar ( A baseball expression meaning failing to get any hits )

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