Meaning of hit a home run | Babel Free
Definitions
- 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.
-
To achieve the best possible result. broadly, figuratively, informal
-
To engage in sexual intercourse. euphemistic, figuratively, slang
Examples
“He was the first pinch hitter to hit a home run on the first pitch of his career.”
“I wanted to get up to the plate and take the chance of hitting a home run. Even if I didn't hit a home run, I would be working with the man I respected and loved more than any businessman I had ever known.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.