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Region: US | Usage example: The campaign has been batting a thousand so far.

Batting a thousand

Meaning

Succeeding all the time.

Usage

Used to describe flawless performance.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Baseball batting average of 1.000.

Used in team sports for decades.

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