
Swing for the fences
Ambitious Efforts
Used when someone is attempting something with great determination and effort.
He's swinging for the fences to get that scholarship.
Big Risks
Implies taking significant risks to achieve a goal, often with an all-or-nothing approach.
She's swinging for the fences by investing all her savings into the new venture.
Not Literal
Even though it originates from baseball, it's often used in non-sporting contexts to express striving for great success.
In his career, he always swings for the fences.
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