In the Batter's Box
This is the next person in line.
What is "On Deck"
Find yourself in an unenviable situation; be in a predicament. Especially if you're caught in a jar with vinegar and dill.
What is In a Pickle
A can't go to dinner tonight, but I'll take one of these.
What is a Rain Check.
We all know someone who is eccentric, zany, or crazy. I don't feel this way when a pitcher throws me one of these.
What is A Screwball?
Significant, as in a reference to a company that is one of the leaders in its industry or line of business
What is Major League or Big League.
This is a reference to a continuing series of successes, alluding to a softball player who gets on base every time at bat.
What is Batting 1.000
Make contact; check in. I make sure my kids do this when they are out with friends.
What is Touch Base.
Those ideas are misguided, mistaken, or based on faulty assumptions. You're way...
What is Being Off Base
I tried and failed...three times.
What is a Strike Out or Stuck Out?
This is an easy question. Seriously, it means "This is an easy question."
What is Softball
This means to be willing to take responsibility for something. In softball, it's when all eyes are on you!
What is Step Up to the Plate
Substitute, take another's place...but only on occasion.
What is pinch-hit (pinch run).
An eccentric idea or thought
What is Out of Left Field
I can't get there all at once so it take it this way. A step-by-step approach
What is One Base At a Time.
To fail by being passive, without even making an effort. Probably my biggest pet peeve...FYI.
What is Strike Out Looking.
It means a task that is within your ability. A pitch in this location is ideal.
What is In Your Wheelhouse.
I wanted to be nice, but you forced me to do this!
What is playing hardball.
I thought 50 girls would show up for Softball Class. I wasn't even close; as in a guess or estimate.
What is In The Ballpark.
To either achieve success or completely fail, especially in the batter's box.
What is Hit or Miss.
I didn't see this one coming. An unexpected situation or occurrence
What is Being Thrown a Curve Ball.
To achieve something with obvious success; the best of the best. Or, a breakfast at Denny's.
What is Hit a Grand Slam
To be cooperative; to go along with something; to make a deal.
To play ball.
If you're trying to succeed in an area in which you face superior competition or is striving to achieve too much, you might be this.
What is Out of Your League
To go beyond the allotted time.
What is Extra Innings
This is how we should have started this game! Immediately; the first thing.
What is Right Off the Bat