What do these phrases in the game of cricket mean?
I like watching cricket. I hear phrases like:
He played a great innings and brought his team home.
He remained there till the end to ensure he sees his team home.
And:
He is in the form of his life.
What do the phrases in the bold mean?
In the initial ones, I could not understand in what context they are using the word "home". I am sure it means winning the match though.
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asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
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I like watching cricket. I hear phrases like:
He played a great innings and brought his team home.
He remained there till the end to ensure he sees his team home.
And:
He is in the form of his life.
What do the phrases in the bold mean?
In the initial ones, I could not understand in what context they are using the word "home". I am sure it means winning the match though.
phrase-meaning phrase-usage idioms idiomatic-language idiom-request
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
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None of these phrases are specifc to cricket. The only term that is unique to cricket in the OP's sentences is "innings," which is a singular noun in cricket, but a plural noun in baseball. (The plural form of the cricket term is also also "innings").
– alephzero
Jan 21 at 12:06
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I like watching cricket. I hear phrases like:
He played a great innings and brought his team home.
He remained there till the end to ensure he sees his team home.
And:
He is in the form of his life.
What do the phrases in the bold mean?
In the initial ones, I could not understand in what context they are using the word "home". I am sure it means winning the match though.
phrase-meaning phrase-usage idioms idiomatic-language idiom-request
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
1,82111334
I like watching cricket. I hear phrases like:
He played a great innings and brought his team home.
He remained there till the end to ensure he sees his team home.
And:
He is in the form of his life.
What do the phrases in the bold mean?
In the initial ones, I could not understand in what context they are using the word "home". I am sure it means winning the match though.
phrase-meaning phrase-usage idioms idiomatic-language idiom-request
phrase-meaning phrase-usage idioms idiomatic-language idiom-request
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
1,82111334
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
1,82111334
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
1,82111334
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
1,82111334
asked Jan 21 at 8:08
Anubhav SinghAnubhav Singh
1,82111334
1,82111334
5
None of these phrases are specifc to cricket. The only term that is unique to cricket in the OP's sentences is "innings," which is a singular noun in cricket, but a plural noun in baseball. (The plural form of the cricket term is also also "innings").
– alephzero
Jan 21 at 12:06
add a comment |
5
None of these phrases are specifc to cricket. The only term that is unique to cricket in the OP's sentences is "innings," which is a singular noun in cricket, but a plural noun in baseball. (The plural form of the cricket term is also also "innings").
– alephzero
Jan 21 at 12:06
5
5
None of these phrases are specifc to cricket. The only term that is unique to cricket in the OP's sentences is "innings," which is a singular noun in cricket, but a plural noun in baseball. (The plural form of the cricket term is also also "innings").
– alephzero
Jan 21 at 12:06
None of these phrases are specifc to cricket. The only term that is unique to cricket in the OP's sentences is "innings," which is a singular noun in cricket, but a plural noun in baseball. (The plural form of the cricket term is also also "innings").
– alephzero
Jan 21 at 12:06
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You're right, the first two phrases mean the team is winning. It's used here in the sense of
2 b: to or at an ultimate objective (such as a goal or finish line)
// fired the puck home
(source: Merriam-Webster)
The form of his life means that the player is in his best form ever, see the following definition of 'of one's life':
Being the greatest, worst, or best occasion of a lifetime
(source: The Free Dictionary)
answered Jan 21 at 8:26
GlorfindelGlorfindel
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"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
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You're right, the first two phrases mean the team is winning. It's used here in the sense of
2 b: to or at an ultimate objective (such as a goal or finish line)
// fired the puck home
(source: Merriam-Webster)
The form of his life means that the player is in his best form ever, see the following definition of 'of one's life':
Being the greatest, worst, or best occasion of a lifetime
(source: The Free Dictionary)
answered Jan 21 at 8:26
GlorfindelGlorfindel
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"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
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You're right, the first two phrases mean the team is winning. It's used here in the sense of
2 b: to or at an ultimate objective (such as a goal or finish line)
// fired the puck home
(source: Merriam-Webster)
The form of his life means that the player is in his best form ever, see the following definition of 'of one's life':
Being the greatest, worst, or best occasion of a lifetime
(source: The Free Dictionary)
answered Jan 21 at 8:26
GlorfindelGlorfindel
5,08992638
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"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
add a comment |
You're right, the first two phrases mean the team is winning. It's used here in the sense of
2 b: to or at an ultimate objective (such as a goal or finish line)
// fired the puck home
(source: Merriam-Webster)
The form of his life means that the player is in his best form ever, see the following definition of 'of one's life':
Being the greatest, worst, or best occasion of a lifetime
(source: The Free Dictionary)
answered Jan 21 at 8:26
GlorfindelGlorfindel
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You're right, the first two phrases mean the team is winning. It's used here in the sense of
2 b: to or at an ultimate objective (such as a goal or finish line)
// fired the puck home
(source: Merriam-Webster)
The form of his life means that the player is in his best form ever, see the following definition of 'of one's life':
Being the greatest, worst, or best occasion of a lifetime
(source: The Free Dictionary)
answered Jan 21 at 8:26
GlorfindelGlorfindel
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answered Jan 21 at 8:26
GlorfindelGlorfindel
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"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
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"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
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"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
"Form" would be used similarly to "shape", yes? On top of one's game?
– user45266
Jan 21 at 8:28
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
Yes, correct. Definition 12c.
– Glorfindel
Jan 21 at 8:29
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None of these phrases are specifc to cricket. The only term that is unique to cricket in the OP's sentences is "innings," which is a singular noun in cricket, but a plural noun in baseball. (The plural form of the cricket term is also also "innings").
– alephzero
Jan 21 at 12:06