He decided to swing for the fences with his new business idea.
swing for the fences
idiomTo do something extremely ambitious, especially rashly.
Instead of playing it safe with a small project, she chose to swing for the fences and apply for the most competitive grant.
Rather than settling for a modest, incremental improvement, the director chose to swing for the fences, risking the entire budget on a revolutionary new technology.
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mend fences
To repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement or other mishap.
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swing and a miss
A sincere but unsuccessful attempt.
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swing back
To return to a previous position.
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swing both ways
To be bisexual.
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swing by
To pay a brief, informal visit.
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swing of things
The normal flow and rhythm of daily life or of activities in a specific field.
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swing round the circle
To make a complete circuit.
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swing through
To swing and miss at a pitch.