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ballpark (figure|estimate)

the approximate value or amount of something

Ex: When asked about the cost of the home renovation, the contractor gave a ballpark figure of $20,000 to $25,000. 
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to [bat] a thousand

to do very well

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time out
time out
[substantiv]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

time out, pauză

time out, pauză

Ex: The coach called a time out during the game. 
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left field
left field
[substantiv]

(baseball) a position in the outfield responsible for covering the area between center field and the left foul line

câmp stâng, teren stâng

câmp stâng, teren stâng

Ex: Success in left field demands quick reflexes and the ability to throw accurately to bases. 
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dirty pool
dirty pool
[substantiv]

conduct that is unfair or unethical or unsportsmanlike

comportament incorect, joc murdar

comportament incorect, joc murdar

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to [even] up the score

to tie the game by scoring an equal number of points or runs as the opposing team

Ex: The team hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth to even up the score. 
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to [field] a call

to answer a phone call, especially in a professional or business context

Ex: She was busy but managed to field the call from the client. 
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to [get] to first base with {sth}

to achieve an initial level of success in dealing with a particular task, situation, challenge, etc.

face primul progres, începe să avanseze

face primul progres, începe să avanseze

Ex: We finally got to first base with the project. 
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to [go] to bat for {sb}

to support or defend someone, especially in a challenging situation

Ex: She didn’t hesitate to go to bat for her colleague when he was unfairly criticized. 
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good sport
good sport
[substantiv]

a person who is agreeable, easygoing, and handles situations, especially losses or failures, with grace and good humor

bun sportiv, pierzător onorabil

bun sportiv, pierzător onorabil

Ex: Even though they lost the game, Sarah was a good sport and congratulated the winning team. 
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heavyweight
heavyweight
[substantiv]

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

greutate mare, personalitate importantă

greutate mare, personalitate importantă

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home run
home run
[substantiv]

a hit in baseball that occurs when a batter hits the ball and runs around all four bases, scoring a run for their team

home run, alergare acasă

home run, alergare acasă

Ex: The home run was the only score in the pitcher's duel. 
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to jockey
to jockey
[verb]

compete (for an advantage or a position)

concura,  rivaliza

concura, rivaliza

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to kick off

to start, especially referring to an event or activity

începe, porni

începe, porni

Ex: The holiday season officially kicks off with the Thanksgiving parade. 
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to [make] a pit stop

*** to visit a restroom

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neck and neck

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

umăr la umăr, la egalitate aproape

umăr la umăr, la egalitate aproape

Ex: The two runners were neck and neck until the final few meters. 
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off base
off base
[adjectiv]

used to describe someone or something that is incorrect, mistaken, or not in line with the facts or the situation

pe lângă subiect, greșit

pe lângă subiect, greșit

Ex: His assumptions about the project were completely off base. 
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to pinch hit

to step in and take someone else's place, especially in an important or unexpected situation

înlocui, substitui

înlocui, substitui

Ex: When the professor got sick, his assistant had to pinch hit and give the lecture. 
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to pitch
to pitch
[verb]

to actively promote or advertise a product, service, event, or idea

promova, vinde

promova, vinde

Ex: The company pitched their new product through social media campaigns and television commercials. 
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(right|) off the bat

in an instant and with no delay

imediat, fără întârziere

imediat, fără întârziere

Ex: Right off the bat, he told us what the problem was. 
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right out of the chute

used to describe something happening immediately from the start or as soon as something begins

Ex: Right out of the chute, the team scored a touchdown on their first play. 
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to [settle] a score with {sb}

to take revenge or get even with someone, often for a past wrongdoing

Ex: After years of rivalry, he finally had the chance to settle a score with his old opponent. 
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to strike out

to eliminate someone or something from a list

șterge, elimina

șterge, elimina

Ex: The coach had to strike out injured players from the roster before the big game. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[verb]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

aborda, confrunta

aborda, confrunta

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
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to [take] the wind out of {one's} sails

to discourage or weaken someone’s confidence, momentum, or enthusiasm

Ex: His harsh criticism really took the wind out of my sails before the presentation. 
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the ball [is] in {one's} court

used to tell someone that it depends on them to make a certain decision or to take a specified action

mingea e în terenul lui, acum e rândul lui să acționeze

mingea e în terenul lui, acum e rândul lui să acționeze

Ex: I've done everything I can to resolve the issue with the client, and now the ball is in their court to decide whether they want to proceed with the project. 
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to [throw] {sb} a (curveball|curve)

to introduce a surprising or unexpected element or challenge into a situation

lua prin surprindere, pune în încurcătură

lua prin surprindere, pune în încurcătură

Ex: The reporter threw the candidate a curve by asking about his past drug use. 
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a (different|new) ball game

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

cu totul altă poveste, o situație complet diferită

cu totul altă poveste, o situație complet diferită

Ex: The project's scope expanded unexpectedly, and we had to rethink our approach because it became a whole new ball game. 
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