Phrase guide
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verb
To go out onto the playing field.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, literally
Synonyms: take to the field
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To begin military operations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: take to the field
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To stake one's money against the favourite, taking the chances of the field against the chance of one horse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
go on a campaign; go off to war
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: campaign
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: crusade
verb
go on the playing field, of a football team
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: enter, come in, get into, get in, go into, go in, move into
History
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