Phrase guide

no room at the inn

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A situation in which an ineffective pitcher is pitching with the bases loaded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The pitcher is struggling to throw strikes but there's no room at the inn.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus (Luke 2).