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hail mary

/ˈheɪl ˈmɛri/

Übersetzung: Ein verzweifelter Versuch in letzter Minute, etwas zu erreichen, besonders wenn der Erfolg unwahrscheinlich ist; ursprünglich ein langer, verzweifelter Vorwärtspass im American Football oder das katholische Gebet an die Jungfrau Maria.

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/ˈheɪl ˈmɛri/C1informalsport
  • deEin verzweifelter Versuch in letzter Minute, etwas zu erreichen, besonders wenn der Erfolg unwahrscheinlich ist; ursprünglich ein langer, verzweifelter Vorwärtspass im American Football oder das katholische Gebet an die Jungfrau Maria.

A desperate last-minute attempt to achieve something, especially when success is unlikely; originally refers to a long, desperate forward pass in American football, or the Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary.

  1. B2formal

    A traditional Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

    deAve Maria

    • She recited a Hail Mary before going to bed.
    • The congregation said a Hail Mary together.
    • He whispered a Hail Mary for his family's safety.
  2. Desperate last attemptC1informalamerican

    A risky or desperate action taken as a last resort when all else has failed.

    deVerzweifelter letzter Versuch

    • The team's final play was a Hail Mary pass into the end zone.
    • The company's new product launch was a Hail Mary to avoid bankruptcy.
    • His proposal was a Hail Mary attempt to save the deal.