Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

up to bat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.30 in modern English

Syllables
up- -to -bat
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Preparing to have or having one's turn to attempt to hit the ball.

adj

In the state of being called upon to perform a task, particularly one for which the performer will be required to demonstrate skill to succeed.

Colloquial

Usage

Phrases

step up to the plate

Frequently Paired Words

step up to the plate

Questions

What does up to bat mean?
Preparing to have or having one's turn to attempt to hit the ball.

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