Meaning of the word "home run" in English
What does "home run" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
home run
US /ˈhoʊm rʌn/
UK /ˈhəʊm ˌrʌn/
Noun
1.
a hit in baseball that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a run, usually by hitting the ball out of the playing field
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He hit a grand slam home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
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The crowd erupted when she hit a towering home run.
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2.
a complete success
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Her presentation was a real home run; everyone was impressed.
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The new marketing campaign was a home run for the company.
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