hit a home run

hit a home run
a) To hit a ball during an at-bat that results in all runners on base and the hitter scoring runs; the best result of an at-bat.
b) To achieve the best possible result.

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  • home run — noun a) A four base hit, a homer The first baseman hit a home run to lead off the ninth. b) The portion of a journey that ends at home Im on the home run. Syn: score, go all the way …   Wiktionary

  • home run — {n.} A hit in baseball that allows the batter to run around all the bases and score a run. * /Frank hit a home run over the left field wall in the second inning./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • home run — {n.} A hit in baseball that allows the batter to run around all the bases and score a run. * /Frank hit a home run over the left field wall in the second inning./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • home\ run — noun A hit in baseball that allows the batter to run around all the bases and score a run. Frank hit a home run over the left field wall in the second inning …   Словарь американских идиом

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