With professional baseball now in full swing, I thought it be fun to look at many baseball expressions that have found their way into business applications.
“Getting to first base” means making the initial sale or being liked well enough to have a second chance at going after the initial order
“Came out of left field” for something unexpected – similar to “being thrown a curve.”
“Pinch-hit” means replacing one salesperson for another to strengthen the company’s position.
“Warming up in the bullpen” signifies getting ready for a presentation.
“On deck” is the next person or presentation scheduled.
“It’s the bottom of the ninth” means that it’s a crucial moment in a presentation or project.
“The bases are loaded” means that there is a tremendous opportunity or potential – if you can capitalize on it.
“Whiffed” is the same as “struck out” and neither is good when making a presentation.
“Step up to the plate” means to take a chance, give it a shot, try your hand at it.
“Hit it out of the park” or “hit a home-run” means you have a winner.
“A grand slam” is an even bigger winner!
“Slid into that” is a happenstance that you’re not particularly proud of or didn’t plan – but you’ll take.
“Hit for the fences” is to give it your all.
“Squeeze play” is operating under a deadline or performing under pressure.
A “rundown” or “pickle” is being caught is a no-win situation.
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