shot heard round the world
The phrase "shot heard round the world" originates from Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem "Concord Hymn" and symbolizes events with far-reaching consequences.
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B2History
(historical)The first gunfire of the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War.
Example
- The shot heard round the world ignited the American colonies' fight for independence.
B2Sports
(informal)A famous home run hit by Bobby Thompson of the New York Giants in 1951.
Example
- Bobby Thompson's home run in 1951 is often referred to as the shot heard round the world.
B2General
(idiomatic)An event or action that has significant and far-reaching effects.
Example
- The invention of the internet was a shot heard round the world, transforming global communication.
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