two for two
The phrase "two for two" originated in baseball and has since been adopted in various contexts to indicate perfect success in two attempts.
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Definition
B2Sports
(baseball, idiomatic)Achieving a hit in both of the first two at-bats.
Example
- The player went two for two in the first inning, boosting the team's morale.
B2General
(idiomatic)Being successful in both of two attempts or efforts.
Example
- She answered both questions correctly, going two for two on the quiz.
- His jokes landed perfectly; he was two for two at the comedy club.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "two for two":
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