English Expression · Intermediate
play ball
To start anything tumultuous
Pronunciation: say play ball
Meaning
To start anything tumultuous.
Example
The politicians refused to play ball with the journalists.
The politicians refused to play ball with the journalists.
Practice tips
- Practice play ball out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.