Swing for the fences Meaning in English
expression
释义
To try very hard to achieve something big or take a bold, high-risk action, often aiming for the greatest possible result.
用法与细微差别
Informal American English. Originates from baseball, meaning to try to hit a home run rather than just reach base. Used in business, sports, or life when someone takes a big risk for a big reward. Not used for small, safe efforts. Often positive, but can suggest recklessness if not successful.
例句
He decided to swing for the fences and start his own business.
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When you swing for the fences, you might fail, but you could also win big.
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Our team needs to swing for the fences if we want to win the championship.
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"Don’t play it safe—let’s swing for the fences and pitch our biggest idea!"
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They knew it was risky, but sometimes you just have to swing for the fences.
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Even if the chances are low, I’d rather swing for the fences than play small.
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