homerun
Translation
home run, great success
Examples
The batter hit a homerun to win the game.
The batter hit a home run to win the game.
The new product launch was a complete homerun.
The new product launch was a complete home run.
Grammar Patterns
((to hit a homerun)) to score a home run in baseball The batter hit a homerun.
((to be a homerun)) to be a great success The new movie was a homerun.
Similar Words
Synonyms: success, triumph, grand slam (figurative)
Etymology
From baseball, a 'run' scored by hitting the ball far enough to round all bases and return 'home'.
Memory Tips
Picture a baseball player hitting the ball out of the park and running all the way home. This powerful image also applies to a big success.