First Base
If someone says, "You'll do great, just keep your eye on the ball" what does that mean?
Stay focused
If someone says, "She threw a curve ball when she said she couldn't drive me home.", what does that mean?
They were surprised.
If someone says, "I think I really hit a home run on my test yesterday!", what does that mean?
They did an excellent job
If someone says, "He was way off base saying that the sky is green.", what does it mean?
He was very wrong
If someone says, "You have three strikes and then you're out.", what does that mean?
You have three chances to do it or try
If someone said, "She really hit it out of the park with that cake!", what does that mean?
She did a really great job.
If someone says, "They struck out at the spelling bee.", what does that mean?
Trying your best but not succeeding
If someone says, "I can't go, can we take a rain check?" what does that mean?
Try again another time
If someone says, "He got it right off the bat!", what does that mean?
He got it immediately or instantly
If someone says, "Let's touch base tomorrow.", what does that mean?
Let's catch up.
In the movie The Sandlot, Squints says, "It's about time Benny. My clothes are going out of style!". What does that mean?
He was waiting so long, it's as if he was waiting for years.
If someone says, "You need to step up to the plate and help.", what does that mean?
You need to take responsibility