Steal a base In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "steal a base", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Maeve Y Pham calendar 2021-08-30 07:08

Meaning of Steal a base

Steal a base American phrase

Used to indicate the action of a base runner who advances to a base in a baseball

Henry is trying to steal the third base and reach the home plate before the ball reaches.

Trent is not fast enough to steal the second base.

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Grammar and Usage of Steal a base

Verb Forms

  • stealing a base
  • steals a base
  • stole a base

The verb "steal" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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