Phrase guide
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Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: on base
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Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: on base
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Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparable, figuratively
Synonyms: off-track, off target
Antonyms: none provided
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Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparable, figuratively
Qualifier: belief; idea; etc; belief; idea; etc
Synonyms: off-track, off target, off-kilter
Antonyms: none provided
History
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