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debris field

idiom

Any area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.


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  1. 01

    cede the field

    To withdraw from any confrontational or potentially confrontational situation; to avoid participating in a competition or contest.

  2. 02

    center field

    A central role in some activity that requires speed.

  3. 03

    field day

    A great time or a great deal to do; a period of bustling activity.

  4. 04

    leave it all on the field

    Used to remind players not to dwell on minor mistakes, issues or conflicts that happened during the course of play.

  5. 05

    open field

    A situation with no obstacles or limitations; a clear opportunity to act freely or without significant competition.

  6. 06

    play the field

    To have numerous romantic partners, without or before committing exclusively to one.

  7. 07

    potter's field

    A public place where strangers, paupers, and criminals are buried.

  8. 08

    reality distortion field

    The persuasive ability of a leader or entrepreneur, especially in misleading or convincing others in order to promote a product or service.

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