Bat a thousand

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verb phrase

To do something perfectly, without making any mistakes.

She managed to bat a thousand during the entire math contest
Visual representation of "bat a thousand" - To do something perfectly, without making any mistakes

Often appears as...

  • manages to bat a thousand
  • trying to bat a thousand

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical, referring to perfection but not actual baseball.

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You need to bat a thousand on this project; there's no room for error.
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High Expectations

Using it can imply very high, sometimes unrealistic, expectations for success.

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My boss expects me to bat a thousand with these deadlines.
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Informal

It is casual, best suited for informal conversations or friendly banter.

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I heard she bats a thousand with her cookie recipes.
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