As Adam Gilchrist walks out to toss with Anil Kumble, there will be one reality preying on his mind. The reality that if the Deccan Chargers stumble again, their semi final hopes will shrink to about the size of their recent middle order contributions. Bangalore, meanwhile, have seen their position slide to the fourth spot on the table and will be keen to claim the two points that put them back near the top.
Please explain to me what "prey on his mind" means here.
Top answer
"preying on his mind" = occupying his thoughts and causing him worry or anxiety
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"preying on his mind" = occupying his thoughts and causing him worry or anxiety
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