take the field

idiom

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

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This year, Team Totally Take Me Homes and Team Sweetie Pies will take the field to raise awareness for animal adoption. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Rapper Kendrick Lamar will take the field for the halftime show with a special appearance from SZA. Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 There's no shortage of amazement — and amusement — every time the Chiefs take the field, especially in January. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 Gronkowski may not be suiting up to take the field anymore, but the former tight end is already preparing for the upcoming Super Bowl with a fun partnership with Avocados From Mexico. Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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