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Swing for the fences

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Ambitious Efforts

Used when someone is attempting something with great determination and effort.

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He's swinging for the fences to get that scholarship.
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Big Risks

Implies taking significant risks to achieve a goal, often with an all-or-nothing approach.

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She's swinging for the fences by investing all her savings into the new venture.
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Not Literal

Even though it originates from baseball, it's often used in non-sporting contexts to express striving for great success.

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In his career, he always swings for the fences.
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