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ball hog

idiom
Meaning

In team sports, a player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it.


Examples
SIMPLE

Stop being a ball hog and pass the ball to your teammates.

CONTEXTUAL

We lost the game because our star player was a ball hog and refused to pass.

COMPLEX

His reputation as a notorious ball hog alienated his teammates, who eventually grew tired of his selfish style of play.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    ball of fire

    A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.

  2. 02

    ball of malt

    A glass of whiskey.

  3. 03

    carry the ball

    To lead in terms of responsibility, initiative, or progress.

  4. 04

    crank one's hog

    To masturbate by stimulating one's penis.

  5. 05

    drop the ball

    To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

  6. 06

    get the ball rolling

    To begin; to start some action; to set in motion.

  7. 07

    go the whole hog

    To do something as completely or entirely as possible; to hold back or reserve nothing.

  8. 08

    ground ball with eyes

    A weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.

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