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Region: US | Usage example: He knocked it out of the park with that pitch.

Knock it out of the park

Meaning

Perform extremely well.

Usage

Praise for excellent achievements.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Baseball; hitting a home run.

20th-century American sports broadcasting made it mainstream.