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elle

2nd December 2014, 10:15
Calling all cricketers.......I'm sure this must be a cricket term?
5A: Cricketers out to lunch (4)
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No idea! Help please.
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mattrom

2nd December 2014, 10:20
Bats?
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elle

2nd December 2014, 10:25
Any idea why, mattrom?
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redhead777

2nd December 2014, 10:49
Unsure about national use but in the north both 'bats' and 'out to lunch' can mean eccentric or not fully mentally aware.
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jazzgirl

2nd December 2014, 10:52
Also bats is used instead of batsmen or batters
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mattrom

2nd December 2014, 10:53
Double definition
Out to lunch=slang for not all there (bats)
Cricketers=those who bat?
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elle

2nd December 2014, 10:54
Ah, I see... thank you, all.
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