Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hail-mary
noun
/ˈheɪl ˈmɛəri/
Definition
A desperate or last-minute attempt to achieve something, especially in a challenging situation.
Examples
- The team made a hail-mary pass in the final seconds of the game.
- After several failed attempts, she decided to try one last hail-mary effort to save her project.
Meaning
The term refers to an unlikely but hopeful effort made when there seems to be no other option.
Synonyms
- last-ditch
- final effort
- desperate measure
