at 'em ball

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out. slang
    — If opposing hitters consistently hit balls at -Fielders, the fortunate pitcher is said, to be possessed of an "at 'em ball."

词形变化

at 'em balls plural at'em ball alternative at-'em ball alternative

词源

Because such a ball is hit straight at 'em (at them).
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