Meaning of the word "swing for the fences" in English
What does "swing for the fences" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
swing for the fences
US /swɪŋ fɔr ðə ˈfɛnsɪz/
UK /swɪŋ fɔr ðə ˈfɛnsɪz/
Idiom
1.
to try to achieve a very great success, often by taking a big risk
Example:
•
We need to swing for the fences with this new product launch if we want to beat the competition.
•
He decided to swing for the fences and apply for the CEO position, even though he had less experience.
Learn This Word at Lingoland