Definitions

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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But teaming up for a full 39-day tournament is likely to be a different ball game.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

They were, as Ralph thought of it, “going up,” every day, with just enough time to take in an occasional movie or ball game, and to be glad that Mona and Callie were happy.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen