A lost ball in the high weeds meaning
What does the saying 'A lost ball in the high weeds' mean?
Idiom: A lost ball in the high weeds
Meaning:
A lost ball in the high weeds is someone who does not know what they are doing, where they are or how to do something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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