Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 5

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ballpark (figure|estimate) [phrase]

the approximate value or amount of something

Ex: The project 's completion date is still a few months away , but we can provide a ballpark figure for planning purposes .

to [bat] a thousand [phrase]

to do very well

time out [noun]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

Ex: The teacher gave the students a time out to refocus .

left field [noun]

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

Ex: Excelling in left field can impact the game by limiting runs and contributing to defensive strategies effectively .

dirty pool [noun]

conduct that is unfair or unethical or unsportsmanlike

to [even] up the score [phrase]

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

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to [field] a call [phrase]

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

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to [get] to first base with {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: By the time we launched the app , we had already gotten to first base with many potential users .

to [go] to bat for {sb} [phrase]

to support or defend someone, especially in a challenging situation

Ex: He ’s the kind of friend who will always go to bat for you when you need help .

good sport [noun]

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

Ex: As a good sport , he accepted the prank and laughed along with everyone else .

heavyweight [noun]

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

home run [noun]

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

Ex: The crowd erupted as she smashed a grand slam home run .

to jockey [verb]

compete (for an advantage or a position)

to kick off [verb]

to start, especially referring to an event or activity

Ex: The music festival will kick off with a performance by the headline act .

to [make] a pit stop [phrase]

*** to visit a restroom

neck and neck [phrase]

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

Ex: The companies are neck and neck in market share , each striving to gain an edge .

off base [adjective]

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

Ex: I think you 're a little off base with that opinion ; let me explain why .

to pinch hit [verb]

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

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to pitch [verb]

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

Ex: The restaurant pitched its grand opening with special promotions and discounts for the first week .

(right|) off the bat [phrase]

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: The team scored a goal off the bat , surprising their opponents .

right out of the chute [phrase]

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

Ex: The new employee impressed everyone right out of the chute with her ideas .

to [settle] a score with {sb} [phrase]

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

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to strike out [verb]

to eliminate someone or something from a list

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to tackle [verb]

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

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students ' learning challenges .

to [take] the wind out of {one's} sails [phrase]

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

Ex: She was excited about her idea , but her boss ’s indifference took the wind out of her sails .

the ball [is] in {one's} court [sentence]

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

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to [throw] {sb} a (curveball|curve) [phrase]

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

Ex: She thought the job interview would be straightforward , but they threw her a curveball with a tricky problem-solving task .

a (different|new) ball game [phrase]

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

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Street Talk 2
Lesson 1	A Closer Look: Lesson 1	Lesson 2	A Closer Look: Lesson 2
Lesson 3	A Closer Look: Lesson 3	Lesson 4	A Closer Look: Lesson 4
A Closer Look 2: Lesson 4	A Closer Look 3: Lesson 4	Lesson 5	A Closer Look: Lesson 5
Lesson 6	A Closer Look: Lesson 6	Lesson 7	A Closer Look: Lesson 7
Lesson 8	A Closer Look: Lesson 8	A Closer Look 2: Lesson 8	Lesson 9
A Closer Look: Lesson 9	Lesson 10	A Closer Look: Lesson 10