Have you ever been told to give up a toy so your little brother would stop crying, or to stop asking questions in class so your teacher could move on? You might not like it, but that’s called taking one for the team. This common English phrase was first used in baseball, but can now be used in casual and business settings to mean giving something up for the benefit of other people. Learn more about its origins and master using it in everyday conversations with FLOW’s speaking AI.