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home turf

[/hoʊm tɜːrf/]
noun
território familiar; campo de casa
1. One's own area, territory, or domain where one has advantage, familiarity, or control
The team plays well on home turf.
O time joga bem em seu território familiar.
2. A place where someone is comfortable and has the advantage due to knowledge or familiarity
She felt confident negotiating on her home turf.
Ela se sentiu confiante negociando em seu próprio território.
NYC Slang
one's block; one's turf
Synonyms
home groundhome fieldnative soilfamiliar territoryone's own territory
Antonyms
away turfforeign territoryunfamiliar groundaway game

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo de casa; território familiar
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
gramado de casa
Sports context, especially football
Portugal
campo de casa; terreno conhecido
Common in sports commentary and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on home turf
fight on home turf
play on home turf
home field advantage
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