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hole in one
hole in one
noun
- a shot from the tee that finishes in the hole
verb
- intr to score a hole in one
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hole in one1
Idioms and Phrases
A perfect achievement, as in Tim scored a hole in one on that test . The term alludes to a perfect stroke in golf, where one drives the ball from the tee into the hole with a single stroke. [c. 1900]Example Sentences
Cries of dismay sounded from the derelict house as the cloud of sparks flooded inside, interrupting the game and burning a small hole in one man’s shirt.
Lindsey Graham, senator for South Carolina, called Bondi's selection a “grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.”
Reacting to the announcement, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham predicted that Bondi “will be confirmed quickly,” calling her selection a “grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.”
Mi tío once even hit a hole in one at the Pico Rivera Golf Club, and loved to trot out the trophy he received for it every time Chuck — who has yet to hit one — came over for dinner.
He was buried with the ball with which he got his hole in one.
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