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General Slang
going yard
GOH-ing-YARD · phrase · slang
To hit a home run.
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To hit a home run; the 'yard' is folksy slang for the ballpark, so a batter who 'goes yard' clears the fences.
“With two on in the ninth, he went yard to win it.”
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going yard In A Sentence
With two on in the ninth, he went yard to win it.
Origin & Usage
American baseball slang, from 'the yard' meaning the ballpark.
People Also Ask
What does 'going yard' mean in baseball?
'Going yard' means hitting a home run — clearing the outfield fence for a score.
Why is a home run called 'going yard'?
'The yard' is folksy slang for the ballpark, so a batter who 'goes yard' has hit the ball out of the whole yard.
How do you use 'going yard' in a sentence?
You'd say a slugger 'went yard' when he hit a homer, e.g. 'He went yard twice in the same game.'
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