General
home run
What does home run mean?
An outcome that greatly exceeds expectations.
"That product launch was a home run."
Origin
Baseball metaphor.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'home run' mean at work?
It's a big, unambiguous success, an outcome that clearly exceeds expectations.
Where does the phrase 'home run' come from?
It's a baseball metaphor, where a home run scores the maximum in one hit.
How is 'home run' used in business?
To praise a standout win, e.g. 'that launch was a home run', or to describe a deal or campaign that overdelivered.
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