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Discover LudwigThe phrase "up to bat" is correct and usable in written English.
It is generally used in the context of sports, where it means it is someone's turn to participate in an activity. For example, "It is John's turn to be up to bat now."
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up to bat
phrase
Preparing to have or having one's turn to attempt to hit the ball.
Exact(60)
Step up to bat more frequently".
Well, here goes: Is "Take Me Out" up to bat?
"Maybe it looked like a home run, but he had to go back up to bat".
When he came up to bat, he was greeted with a standing ovation.
Then Davis came up to bat to lead off the bottom of the 11th.
"When his special teams boys are up to bat, he's there and as intense as ever".
When he came up to bat, the plan was for Mientkiewicz to bunt.
Murphy came up to bat, and that's when things got truly weird.
Sajjad, now nearing graduation, said he and his teammates have calling cards when they step up to bat.
"My legs were shaking when I went up to bat," she said.
It's like wanting a great star to come up to bat and hit a homer".
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