noun a long, typically desperate pass made in a football game, especially as a last-ditch attempt to score a touchdown
In Catholicism, the 'Hail Mary' is a well-known prayer to the Virgin Mary, and the term 'Hail Mary pass' may be used in religious discussions to draw a parallel between faith and hope in difficult situations.
The term 'Hail Mary pass' has been popularized in movies, TV shows, and music to signify a last-ditch effort or a dramatic moment of uncertainty or suspense.
The term 'Hail Mary pass' is often used metaphorically to describe any desperate or unlikely attempt to achieve a goal, not just in sports but in various contexts.
A Hail Mary pass is a long, desperate throw made in the final moments of a game, typically to try and score a last-minute touchdown and win the game.
In writing, 'Hail Mary pass' can be used as a metaphor to describe a last-ditch effort or desperate attempt to achieve success in a story or plot.
Psychologists may use the term 'Hail Mary pass' to describe a risky or unconventional intervention strategy when all other options have been exhausted.