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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The 54-year-old has not shied away from a bold time-frame, as a result, even if this is obviously a very different ball game.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“Emotional. I’m spent emotionally. We got a ball game later tonight, which is crazy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

Because I think if we fall short of that, that’s the end of the ball game.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

It was the difference between being a spectator at a ball game and one of the players.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan