hit one out of the ballpark

hit one out of the ballpark
a) To hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators seats and lands outside the stadium.

The Canada Institute, part of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, has hit one out of the ballpark with its Montreal fundraiser.

b) To produce a spectacular achievement.

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