back to the bullpen

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #282 "English Slang Idioms (4)", question 3

The manager decided to send in a new pitcher. He sent the starter, who had pitched the first five innings, back to the ..........

(a) stands
(b) bullpen
(c) minors
(d) beginning

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #282 "English Slang Idioms (4)", answer 3

The manager decided to send in a new pitcher. He sent the starter, who had pitched the first five innings, back to the bullpen.

Correct answer: (b) bullpen
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The bull-pen /n/
1. is part of the baseball field where players practice the pitching(=throwing) before the game.
2.extra pitcher
3. a type of large office which is open-plan(=it does not have walls dividing the office area.
4.a room where prisoners wait before they go into the court for their trial.(Oxford Dictionary)
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Kati Svaby
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