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Bat a thousand

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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical, referring to perfection but not actual baseball.

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You need to bat a thousand on this project; there's no room for error.
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High Expectations

Using it can imply very high, sometimes unrealistic, expectations for success.

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My boss expects me to bat a thousand with these deadlines.
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Informal

It is casual, best suited for informal conversations or friendly banter.

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I heard she bats a thousand with her cookie recipes.
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