bat for the other side
bat for the other side
1. To play for or support, either secretly or openly, the opposing side in a given contest or debate. Refers to cricket and baseball terminology, meaning to be a batter for the other team during a game. While the senator continues to publicly denounce the proposed tax law, many feel that he is really batting for the other side.
2. euphemism To be attracted to or have sexual relations with people of the same sex; to be homosexual. I asked Simone out on a date, but it turns out that she bats for the other side.
See also: bat, other, side
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- bat for the other team
- play for the other team
- bat for both sides
- back water
- bat five hundred
- 500
- take the Browns to the Super Bowl
- in name only
- only in name
- lingo