to swing for the fences
01
to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve
Dialect
American
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Idiom
Informal
例子
In the business world, taking calculated risks and aiming high is akin to swinging for the fences to achieve substantial growth.
The scientist knew that tackling the complex research project would be like swinging for the fences, but the potential discoveries made it worthwhile.
