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Meaning of the word "ball game" in English

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ball game

US /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/
UK /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/
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Noun

1.

a game played with a ball, especially baseball or basketball

Example:
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Let's go to a ball game tonight.
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The kids are playing a ball game in the park.
Synonym:
gamematchcontest
2.

a situation or matter, especially one that is difficult or challenging

Example:
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It's a whole new ball game now that we have a new manager.
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After the merger, it became a different ball game for the employees.
Synonym:
situationscenariomatteraffair
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