hæt trɪk
Sports
neutral
intermediate
- Literally:
- scoring three goals in a single game
What does "hat trick" mean?
three successes or achievements in a row
Examples
- The salesman pulled off a hat trick by closing three major deals in one week.
- She scored a hat trick at the awards ceremony, winning best actress, director, and screenplay.
- Getting into all three Ivy League schools was quite the hat trick.
Origin
Originated in cricket in 1858. Later adopted widely in hockey and football.
How to use it
Used to celebrate achieving something three times. Very popular in hockey-loving countries like Canada.
Similar expressions
triple
three-peat
trifecta
Related idioms
- no pain no gain
Success requires hard work and sacrifice
- ball is in your court
It's your turn to take action or make a decision
- like riding a bicycle
A skill that, once learned, is never forgotten
- drop the ball
To fail to do something important; to make a mistake
- level playing field
A situation where everyone has an equal opportunity
- on the ball
Alert and competent
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