Take one for the Team

Also known as the "Volunteer's Dilemma". This is a social dilemma with several people involved and one must sacrifice their evolvement or reward for the benefit of the rest of the group.

I saw that guy really take one for the team. You must be close.

by animatoralligator April 9, 2022

batting for the other team

To be homosexual.

That guy is batting for the other team

by elf August 23, 2003

playing for the other team

a term used to describe one who has just come out of the closet and is gay.

Chelsea: hey Brendan is soooo hot, omg

Lauren: yeah...but he is totally playing for the other team, he's gay

Chelsea: are you kidding me???

Lauren: yeah he's definitely a shortstop

by sauce kid February 22, 2009

playing for the wrong team

another phrase for saying someone's gay. for women, it's saying she's a lesbian.

Donnie: hey sillies!"

Max: hey mike (whisper)

Mike: what?

Max: i think this guy's gay

Mike: oh he's playing for the wrong team alright.

by goodnightlover April 11, 2010

plays for the other team

An expression used to refer one who is gay, therefore he/she plays for the gay team. One can be drafted from the gay team to the straight team, but often return to the gay team.

"He plays for the other team." - Jerry Seinfeld

by Mister D November 24, 2004

Swinging For The Same Team

A person who is attracted to the same sex. Also known as gay.

I heard that Barney is swinging for the same team

by KimJungNumberUn September 28, 2014

Bat For The Same Team

Adj. Homosexual; same-sex orientation.

Noun. "Batter For The Same Team" Homosexual; same-sex orientation.

Verb. "Batting For The Same Team": Homosexual; same-sex orientation

Adj.: "Charles, you look too good in drag; you must bat for the same team."

Noun: "Good try, Ladies, but he's a batter for the same team."

Verb: "Hello, I'm Chris and I bat for the same team."

by Yvonna Uhrinate November 1, 2007