He told me he bats for the other team.
bat for the other team
idiomTo be homosexual.
Origin
first recorded 20th c.From cricket or baseball, in print c. 1990.
I was surprised when he mentioned he bats for the other team, but I am happy he feels comfortable sharing that with me.
While the rumors had circulated for years, he finally confirmed that he bats for the other team during a candid conversation with his closest friends.
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bat a thousand
To achieve success at each attempt.
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bat an eyelid
To react in any slight way; to respond; to care.
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bat five hundred
To be successful half of the time; to have a success rate of 50%.
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bat one's eyes
To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.
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bat the breeze
To chat; to shoot the breeze.
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go to bat
To champion, to actively assist, to provide support (for someone).
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home team
The team that is playing in the usual area that they play in, as opposed to the visitor team.
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take one for the team
To accept some chore, hardship, or punishment for the sake of one's friends or colleagues.