nɒk ɪt aʊt əv ðə pɑːrk
Sports
informal
intermediate
- Literally:
- hit a baseball so hard it goes over the park fence
What does "knock it out of the park" mean?
to do something exceptionally well
Examples
- She knocked it out of the park with her presentation — the client signed immediately.
- The chef really knocked it out of the park with tonight's menu.
- If you want the promotion, you need to knock it out of the park on this project.
Origin
From baseball, where hitting a home run that clears the outfield fence is the most impressive offensive play.
How to use it
Used to praise an outstanding performance or result.
Similar expressions
hit a home run
ace it
nail it
crush it
Opposites
fall flat
strike out
bomb
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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