broken field
/ˈbroʊkən fiːld/
adjective
- Relating to a situation in sports, especially American football or rugby, where players are spread out and moving in different directions, making it hard to predict the play.
- Broken-field plays often require quick thinking and agility from the ball carrier.
- The coach drilled the team on broken-field techniques to prepare for unpredictable defenses.
- The running back showed great skill in broken-field running, dodging multiple defenders.
- Describing a situation that is chaotic, unpredictable, or full of obstacles, like navigating through a confusing or disordered environment.
- Her career was a broken-field journey through various industries and unexpected challenges.
- Negotiating the broken-field politics of the committee required patience and strategy.
- The broken-field nature of the market made it hard for new businesses to find stable ground.
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