knock out of the box

idiom

The phrase "knock out of the box" originates from baseball, but it has evolved into an idiom used in various contexts to describe eliminating or surpassing someone or something.

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Definition

C2Baseball

(sports)To force the removal of a pitcher from the game due to heavy hitting.

Example

The team managed to knock the star pitcher out of the box by the third inning.

C1General

(idiomatic)To eliminate or remove someone from a competition or position.

Example

The new candidate knocked the incumbent out of the box with a strong campaign.

C1General

(idiomatic)To surpass or outperform someone in a particular endeavor.

Example

The innovative startup knocked established companies out of the box with its groundbreaking technology.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knock out of the box":

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