take the field

idiom

sports
: to run out onto the field to begin play
The home team took the field.

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During the 14th and final weekend of the season, longstanding rivals such as Ohio State and Michigan, and Texas and Texas A&M will take the field. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024 Both squads will take the field Saturday looking to stamp their high school years that have already impacted so many in ways larger than soccer with another impressive accomplishment. Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024 The Philadelphia Eagles are set to have their star quarterback take the field in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday for a NFC East division tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024 Will Patrick Mahomes take the field on Kansas City’s next drive? 3d ago / 7:29 PM PST Copied Share Patrick Mahomes appears to suffer injury Greg Rosenstein Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appeared to suffer an injury while throwing a touchdown to running back Semaje Perine. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the field 

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“Take the field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20field. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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