Phrase guide

bat a thousand

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To reach first base on every at-bat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: literal

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To achieve success at each attempt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He's batting a thousand so far with the new boss.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To achieve perfection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • No one can bat a thousand for the whole season.

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To have identical outcomes with each attempt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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History

Etymology

From a baseball batting average, often stated as the number of hits per 1000 at bats (so 1000 would be 100 percent).