out in left field
Example Sentences
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You can tell me if I’m out in left field, but I think about why Latinos love Japanese anime ... especially the post-apocalyptic stories we grew up with, like “Akira,” or “Neon Genesis Evangelion.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2023
Verdugo also stole an out in left field, leaning over the short wall in foul territory in the sixth inning to catch Nelson Cruz's popup.
From Fox News • Oct. 8, 2021
“We were out in left field the whole night, never really had a great feel for the truck, a great-driving truck, and just salvaged what I could,” Busch said.
From Reuters • May 27, 2020
He was back out in left field in the bottom half of the fifth but was replaced by Brandon Nimmo in the next inning.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2017
Edward was far out in left field, Carlisle stood between the first and second bases, and Alice held the ball, positioned on the spot that must be the pitcher’s mound.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
