idioms using “field”

Have a field day

Take advantage of a situation in which someone else is having difficulty

“The reporters had a field day when they found out the candidate hadn’t filed his tax papers.“

Lead the field

To be in first place, most likely to win

“Though a few competitors are trying to catch up, we still lead the field by a wide margin.“

Out in left field

Unusual or unconventional

“Though the new designer seems to be out in left field most of the time, he is really quite creative.“

Play the field

To remain free and uncommitted

“Uchida-san is not ready to settle down with one person; she is just playing the field.“

Tilted playing field

An unfair competition

“The playing field was tilted so we had no chance of winning against our rival; the judge was their former employee.“