hole in one

noun

Golf.

1. ace.

hole in one

noun

1. a shot from the tee that finishes in the hole

verb

1. (intr) to score a hole in one

Word History and Origins

Origin of hole in one¹

First recorded in 1930–35

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

Frenchman Romain Langasque provided a wonderful moment with a hole in one on the 145-yard par-three 14th.

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After the favorable outcome for his clients was announced, Los Angeles attorney Bob Cooper quipped to a New York Times reporter that it was the legal equivalent of hitting “a hole in one.”

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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Related Words

• achievement 
• advantage 
• defeat 
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