Cool MateLast chance vs The bottom of the ninth
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Last chance
The bottom of the ninth
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
| Last chance | The bottom of the ninth | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðə ˈbɒtəm əv ðə naɪnθ//🇺🇸 //ðə ˈbɑːtəm əv ðə naɪnθ// | |
| Meaning | The last part of a baseball game when the home team is batting. | |
| Example | - | The team scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. |
| Register | - | Neutral |
| How common | - | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | - | score a run in the bottom of the ninth, play in the bottom of the ninth, home run in the bottom of the ninth |
| Common mistakes | - | Confused with 'the ninth inning' when talking about the game., Wrongly used for other sports or games. |
| Usage notes | - | Used in baseball contexts. It's informal and primarily recognized among fans of the sport. Not appropriate in non-sporting discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Last chance vs The bottom of the ninth
What's the difference between Last chance and The bottom of the ninth?
Last chance: The bottom of the ninth: The last part of a baseball game when the home team is batting.
Can I use Last chance and The bottom of the ninth interchangeably?
Not always. Last chance and The bottom of the ninth are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.