pinch hitter
Originating from baseball, the term "pinch hitter" has expanded into general use to describe someone who steps in for another person in a crucial moment.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(sports, technical)A substitute batter who replaces another player, often in a critical situation.
Example
- The manager called in a pinch hitter to bat for the pitcher.
B2General
(colloquial)A person who steps in to perform a task or role for someone else, especially in an urgent or unexpected situation.
Example
- When the keynote speaker fell ill, Jane acted as a pinch hitter and delivered the presentation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pinch hitter":
designated hitterleadoff hitterup to batutility playerat batcome to batheavy hitterstarting pitcherpush bunt