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Meaning of grab some pine | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Go sit on the bench. Typically used as a taunt after a strikeout. Popularized by Giants sportscaster Mike Krukow.

Examples

“Strike three! Grab some pine, meat! The saying references the pine benches in the dugout. It has absolutely nothing to do with pine tar used for grip on bats”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

grab some Z's grab some Zs grab the bull by the horns grab the headlines grab the popcorn grabass