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/nˈɒk ɔː hˈɪt ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌaʊtəv ðə pˈɑːk/
/nˈɑːk ɔːɹ hˈɪt ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌaʊɾəv ðə pˈɑːɹk/
to knock sb/sth out of the park
What is the origin of the idiom "knock someone out of the park" and when to use it?
The idiom has its origin in baseball. It refers to hitting a baseball so hard and far that it goes beyond the boundaries of the baseball field, resulting in an automatic home run. The idiom has been adopted into everyday language and is often used metaphorically to describe a remarkable success, achievement, or accomplishment that exceeds expectations or surpasses previous achievements. It can be used in various contexts, such as in business, sports, entertainment, or personal achievements.
Ejemplo
The baseball player hit the ball out of the park for a home run.
He knocked the ball out of the park with his swing.
The basketball player's impressive shooting skills were hitting opponents out of the park, scoring multiple three-point shots and leading his team to a victory.
I hit the baseball out of the park with that swing.
The basketball player's impressive shooting skills were hitting opponents out of the park, scoring multiple three-point shots and leading his team to a victory.
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