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Discover LudwigThe phrase "in the ballpark" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is often used to indicate that something is close to the correct amount or estimate, but not exact. Here are some examples of how it can be used: - "The estimate for the project was in the ballpark of $10,000, but it ended up costing more due to unforeseen delays." - "I'm not sure of the exact number, but I would say we have around 50 employees in the ballpark." - "Could you give me a ballpark figure for the cost of the repairs?" - "Her guess was in the ballpark, but the actual price was much higher." - "I think we're in the right ballpark, but we may need to make some adjustments to our budget."
Idiom
In the ballpark.
This means that something is close to the adequate or required value.
Dictionary
In the ballpark
adjective
In the same general vicinity (as); somewhat similar (to); typically construed with of.
Exact(59)
In the ballpark in Cincinnati.
In the ballpark in Nashville, a long time ago".
They are not even in the ballpark.
"Not really even anything in the ballpark".
But she was in the ballpark.
"They're in the ballpark".
Stay in the ballpark.
"You're in the ballpark".
They're not even in the ballpark.
"We are in the ballpark.
But we're in the ballpark".
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