Swinging for the bleachers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "swinging for the bleachers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 01:10

Meaning of Swinging for the bleachers (redirected from swing for the bleachers )

Synonyms:

swing for the fences

Swing for the bleachers phrase

(In baseball) to bat the ball with a great force to hit a home run.

 

He threw the ball up and swung for the bleachers.

The batter intended to swing for the bleachers, but he was fooled by the opponent's delivery.

To act or perform with a determined effort; put all effort and energy into something.
 

After a series of low marks at school, he is finally swinging for the bleachers with an intensive studying plan.

Everyone loved his performance during which, he swung for the bleachers.

Grammar and Usage of Swing for the bleachers

Verb Forms

  • swinging for the bleachers
  • swung for the bleachers

The verb "swing" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Swing for the bleachers

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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