C1idiominformalbusinessIELTS-friendly
a ballpark figure
USUK
a rough number that is close to the real amount
From American baseball, now common in British business talk too. Also 'in the ballpark' (roughly right).
In context
I don't need an exact quote yet; just give me a ballpark figure for the renovation.
A ballpark figure for the trip would be around twenty million dong per person.
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- a deal breakera fact or condition that makes you refuse to accept an agreement
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