Rogers Hornsby

(1896—1963)

U.S. baseball player

I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.

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tee off

[tee off] {v.} 1. To hit the golf ball from a small wooden peg or tee to begin play for each hole. * /We got to the golf course just […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

play ball

[play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball game. * /When the umpire calls "Play ball," the game begins./ 2. {informal} To join in an effort with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

ball

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free ball

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