Swing for the Fences.
English
idiom
Go for maximum achievement.
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Go for maximum achievement.
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To attempt something with maximum ambition and effort, aiming for the best possible result.
When you swing for the fences, you go all-in rather than playing it safe.
It's used when someone decides to aim as high as possible instead of taking a cautious or moderate approach.
"Go for Broke"
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To risk everything on one attempt with no backup plan at all
"Shoot for the Stars"
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To set extremely ambitious goals, often used to inspire optimism
"Swing for the Fences"
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Going all-in with maximum effort to achieve the best possible outcome
What kind of proposal should we put together for this client?
Let's swing for the fences — send them the premium package and see if they bite.
Should I apply for the senior role or just wait another year?
Swing for the fences — worst they can say is no.
I think the team is being way too conservative with the new design.
I agree — it's time to swing for the fences on this one.
