home run

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home run

The batter hit a home run over the left field wall.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hit in baseball: In the sport of baseball, a "home run" is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a run, typically by hitting the ball out of the playing field in fair territory.
    • A great success: Figuratively, a "home run" is an outstanding and complete success, especially one that achieves a goal perfectly or impressively.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Baseball):
    • The batter hit a home run in the ninth inning to win the game.
    • He is famous for hitting many home runs during his career.
  • Noun (Figurative Success):
    • Her presentation was a home run with the investors.
    • The new product launch was a home run, exceeding all sales targets.
Advanced Usage
  • "To hit a home run": To achieve a great success.
    • The team really hit a home run with their latest design.
  • "Home run hitter": A person who frequently achieves great successes.
    • In the world of startups, she is considered a real home run hitter.
Variants and Related Words
  • Homer (n, informal): A shortened, informal term for a home run in baseball.
    • He hit a homer to tie the game.
  • Grand slam (n): A home run hit when all three bases are occupied, scoring four runs. Often used figuratively for an even greater success.
    • Securing the major contract was a grand slam for the company.
Synonyms
  • Success: A general term for achieving a desired aim.
  • Triumph: A great victory or achievement.
  • Bull's-eye: Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal (as in the reference context).
Related Phrases
  • "Out of the park": Often used in the phrase "hit it out of the park," meaning to do something exceptionally well, derived from hitting a home run.
    • You really hit that presentation out of the park!
Related Idioms
  • "Swing for the fences": To try to achieve something great or spectacular, often with significant risk, analogous to trying to hit a home run.
    • Don't play it safe with this project—swing for the fences.
home run

The batter hit a home run over the left field wall.

Noun
  1. something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
    • the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer
    • scored a bull's eye
    • hit the mark
    • the president's speech was a home run
  2. a base hit on which the batter scores a run

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