ball game

NOUN

how things stand

Synonyms

WEAK

big picture full particulars ins and outs lay of the land the score whole picture

Example Sentences

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The removal of the flesh-and-blood element in something so human as a ball game will be pitched as a great stride forward, but it’s actually a major loss.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Selling homes is a whole different ball game, and you have to bring something to the table.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"But then they found messages on his telephone, and that was a whole different ball game."

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“We work all year long to be in this situation to win a ball game and win a World Series. So it should be a fun one tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

He could stand to play six games of Go, Fish if he listened to the ball game at the same time.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret