This excerpt describes the actions of a pitcher who didn’t want to see the footprints of the other team’s pitcher. These actions can best be described by which popular saying?
A Out of sight, out of mind.
B All that glitters is not gold.
C Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
D The best things in life are free.
The correct answer is A: Out of sight, out of mind.
This saying means that if you do not see something, it is easier to forget about it or not think about it. In this context, the pitcher doesn’t want to see the footprints of the other team’s pitcher, suggesting that by keeping them out of sight, he can avoid worrying about them or their impact on his game.