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Meaning of open the batting | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To be one of a pair of cricketers (batsmen) that start a side's innings, who are also known as the opening pair or openers.
  2. By extension, to commence proceedings (in general, not just in cricket).
    idiomatic

CEFR level

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

open the door open the face open the floodgates open the kimono open the range open the way

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