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Meaning of swing for the fences

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

swing for the fences

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.

    Example: Don't swing for the fences unless it's an easy ball; be content with running part way.

  2. To do something extremely ambitious, especially rashly.

    Example: I'm not going to swing for the fences tomorrow, but I'm hoping my speech will be warmly received.