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left field

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(way) out in left field
not effective, useful, or likely. Some of these ideas are from out in left field, and I can't imagine where my students get them from.
See also: field, left

out of left field

not expected or prepared for. A fierce storm came out of left field and surprised everyone.
See also: field, left


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Juan Rivera, who looked to be rounding into form when the second half ended, crushed a number of pitches into the bullpens in left field.
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Outfielders line up in center field and left field and the outfield coach hits line drives in the gaps, which the fielders attempt to cut off.
 
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