get to first base with someone

get to first base with (someone)

slang To kiss someone. The term likens sexual acts to "hits" in baseball, in which a player advances to each base on the way to "scoring"—a slang term for engaging in sexual intercourse with someone. A: "Did you get to first base with Dave last night?" B: "A lady doesn't kiss and tell!" I don't want to rush things between us. For now, I'm just happy I got to first base with Molly. A: "OK, so did you get to first base with Greg or what?" B: "Yes, there was a good night kiss at the door."

See also: base, first, get, to

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get to first (base) (with someone)

in. to achieve a basic or initial level of intimacy with someone, such as getting some attention or even getting kissed. I’m too shy. I just know I can’t get to first base with her.

See also: base, first, get, someone, to

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