if there's grass on the field, play ball
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Mitchell's taste for girls ran to the barely pubescent. 'If there's grass on the field, play ball, that's what he used to say,' the 'classmate' remembered.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “if there's grass on the field, play ball” mean?
Alternative form of if there's grass on the pitch, play ball.
Is “if there's grass on the field, play ball” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.