English idiom

in the same ballpark

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Figurative meaning

roughly similar in amount, size, or quality

Why this phrase?

From baseball; 'ballpark' means an approximate range.

Example

“Their offer and ours are in the same ballpark.”

Dictionary details

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ballpark figure

a rough estimate, not an exact number

one and the same

exactly the same person or thing, despite appearing to have two identities

below par

worse than the normal or expected standard

cut both ways

to produce both helpful and harmful effects or implications

far and away

By a very large margin, especially when one option or person clearly surpasses the rest.

horses for courses

different people or choices suit different tasks and circumstances

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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