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Meaning of hit a home run | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. To achieve the best possible result.
    broadly, figuratively, informal
  3. 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.

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