home court

• Bezieht sich auf den Platz oder die Spielstätte, an der eine Mannschaft regelmäßig ihre Heimspiele austrägt, was oft einen Wettbewerbsvorteil durch Vertrautheit mit der Umgebung und Unterstützung der einheimischen Fans bedeutet.

Refers to the court or playing area where a team regularly plays its home games, often implying a competitive advantage due to familiarity with the environment and support from local fans.

1. Advantage of playing at homeB2formal

   The advantage a team has when playing a game in its own arena or stadium, often due to familiar surroundings and support from local fans.

   Heimvorteil

   • The team won the match thanks to the home court advantage.
   • Playing on home court gave them extra confidence.
   • The crowd's energy on home court was incredible.

2. Familiar or comfortable situationB2informal

   A situation where someone feels confident and in control because they are in a familiar environment or area of expertise.

   Vertraute oder komfortable Situation

   • When discussing physics, he is on his home court.
   • She felt like she was on home court during the negotiation.
   • In this field of research, we are on home court.