"deuces wild" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: Refers to various card games where deuces are used as wild cards. Probably coined by Los Angeles Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} deuces wild
  1. (baseball) A situation in a ballgame where there are two balls, two strikes, two outs and two men on base. Wikipedia link: Los Angeles Dodgers, Vin Scully Categories (topical): Baseball
    Sense id: en-deuces_wild-en-phrase-MK3VukHd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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