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Difference between Be out of the ball park and Knock it out of the ball park

admin Confusing Phrases

be out of the ball park—(coll.)

1. be not close to the correct amount or number:

  • Their budget “estimates” are out of the ballpark and too high in my opinion.

2. be beyond the boundaries of what is acceptable or possible:

  • The project makes sense only with those recommendations, otherwise, it is out of the ball park.

knock it out of the ball park—(coll.) do smth. exceptionally well (also: hit it out of the ball park):

  • The film stars Uma Thurman who can take a strong female role and knock it out of the ball park.