got to first base
Made preliminary contact
Got to first base means achieved initial progress, especially in romance—a kiss or early physical intimacy.
The baseball metaphor extends through the bases to represent escalating sexual contact, with first base being the most innocent.
Beyond romance, it describes any preliminary success: We couldn't even get to first base with the planning committee.
- home runFull-circuit scoring hit
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- kissTouch with lips
- strikeoutBatter retired on pitches
- datingPursuing romantic connections
holding hands · milestone · step forward · making out · breakthrough · inning · pitch · success · intimacy · chemistry · attraction · puppy love · accomplishment · curveball · batting average · initiative · grand slam · home plate
got to first basehit a home run
Circle all four bases
went all the way · struck out · scored · got lucky · crashed and burned
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