hole in one
A "hole in one" is a remarkable feat in golf and has also come to symbolize any exceptional accomplishment achieved in a single attempt.
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Definition
B2Golf
(technical, sport)A shot where the ball goes directly from the tee into the hole in one stroke.
Example
- She celebrated her first hole in one during the tournament.
- Getting a hole in one is a dream for many golfers.
C1General
(idiomatic)A rare and outstanding achievement accomplished in a single attempt.
Example
- Landing that job on the first interview was a real hole in one.
B2Golf
(technical, sports)A shot where the ball is hit from the tee into the hole in a single stroke.
Example
- He celebrated wildly after achieving his first hole in one on the 7th hole.
B2General
(idiomatic)A perfect achievement on the first attempt.
Example
- Landing that big contract on his first try was a real hole in one.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hole in one":
in the holebonus holelove holehit a home runhit one out of the ballparkback holegolf ballhole punchhome runhole in the head