home game

home game

A game that is played at a sports team's own playing field or court (as opposed to its opponent's). Thank goodness we have a home game this weekend—I can finally spend some time with my kids after this long road trip!
See also: game, home
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • away game
  • a shell game
  • shell game
  • no score
  • in the game
  • choose up
  • choose up sides
  • fair play
  • fair play (to you)
  • monkey in the middle
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The Boston Celtics regular season-ending home game on Tuesday against Indiana has been canceled after deadly explosions rocked the Boston Marathon, the NBA announced Monday.
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Wilson is looking forward to Wales' first home game of the tournament and the inaugural international match at Eirias.
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