home run

• Begriff aus dem Baseball für einen Schlag, der den Schlagmann alle Bases umrunden und einen Punkt erzielen lässt; im übertragenen Sinn für einen großen Erfolg oder eine herausragende Leistung.

A term from baseball meaning a hit that allows the batter to run around all bases and score a point; used figuratively to describe a great success or achievement.

1. Baseball hitA2formalamerican

   A hit in baseball that allows the batter to run around all four bases and score a run.

   Home Run

   • He hit a home run in the ninth inning.
   • The crowd cheered when the player scored a home run.
   • She has hit three home runs this season.

2. Great successB2informalamerican

   An extremely successful or impressive achievement.

   großer Erfolg

   • Her presentation was a home run with the investors.
   • The new product launch was a home run for the company.
   • He considered the deal a home run for his career.