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ball game

/ˈbɔːl ɡeɪm/

Tradução: Expressão informal que se refere a uma situação específica, a um conjunto de circunstâncias ou ao estado das coisas, muitas vezes sugerindo que as regras ou condições mudaram; também pode significar literalmente um jogo com bola.

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/ˈbɔːl ɡeɪm/B2informalamericansport
  • ptExpressão informal que se refere a uma situação específica, a um conjunto de circunstâncias ou ao estado das coisas, muitas vezes sugerindo que as regras ou condições mudaram; também pode significar literalmente um jogo com bola.

An informal expression referring to a particular situation, set of circumstances, or state of affairs, often implying that the rules or conditions have changed. Can also literally mean a game played with a ball.

  1. A game played with a ballA1formal

    Any sport or game that involves a ball as the primary object of play.

    ptJogo com bola

    • Baseball is a popular ball game in the United States.
    • Children enjoy playing ball games in the park.
    • Soccer is the most watched ball game worldwide.
  2. A particular situation or set of circumstancesB2informalamerican

    Used to describe a situation, especially one that is different from what was expected or that has changed.

    ptOutra história

    • Now that we have a new manager, it's a whole new ball game.
    • Working from home is a different ball game than being in the office.
    • After the new regulations, the market became a completely different ball game.