Swing and a miss Meaning in English
expression
释义
Originally from baseball, this expression means trying to do something and failing. It is often used when someone makes an effort but does not succeed.
用法与细微差别
Informal, often humorous. Used literally in sports or figuratively in daily conversation for any failed attempt. Common after an awkward mistake or failed idea. Do not use in formal writing. Frequently paired with lighthearted tone.
例句
It was a swing and a miss on his first try at baking a cake.
basic
Her joke was a swing and a miss; no one laughed.
basic
I tried to fix the TV, but it was a swing and a miss.
basic
Their marketing campaign was a total swing and a miss—it didn’t attract any new customers.
natural
When I asked her out, it was a swing and a miss—she said no.
natural
He tried to impress his boss with new ideas, but it turned out to be a swing and a miss.
natural