Hail Mary Pass

Pronunciation: /heɪl ˈmɛri pæs/

Definitions of Hail Mary pass

noun a long, typically desperate pass made in a football game, especially as a last-ditch attempt to score a touchdown

Example Sentences

A1 In American football, a Hail Mary pass is a long, desperate throw made in the final seconds of a game.

A2 The quarterback made a Hail Mary pass to try and win the game, but it was intercepted by the defense.

B1 The team was losing by one point with only a few seconds left, so they decided to go for a Hail Mary pass.

B2 The wide receiver caught the Hail Mary pass in the end zone, securing a miraculous victory for his team.

C1 Despite the odds being against them, the team managed to score a touchdown with a perfectly executed Hail Mary pass.

C2 The quarterback's reputation as a clutch player was solidified when he threw a game-winning Hail Mary pass in the playoffs.

Examples of Hail Mary pass in a Sentence

formal The quarterback resorted to a Hail Mary pass in the final seconds of the game.

informal He just threw up a Hail Mary pass and hoped for the best.

slang He chucked a Hail Mary pass and miraculously completed it for a touchdown.

figurative In a last-ditch effort, she decided to go for a Hail Mary pass and see if it would work out.

Grammatical Forms of Hail Mary pass

• past tense: Hailed Mary pass
• plural: Hail Mary passes
• comparative: more Hail Mary pass
• superlative: most Hail Mary pass
• present tense: Hail Mary pass
• future tense: will Hail Mary pass
• perfect tense: has Hail Mary pass
• continuous tense: is Hail Mary passing
• singular: Hail Mary pass
• positive degree: Hail Mary pass
• infinitive: to Hail Mary pass
• gerund: Hailing Mary passing
• participle: Hailed Mary passing

Origin and Evolution of Hail Mary pass

First Known Use: 1975 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Hail Mary pass' originated in American football, specifically in reference to a long, desperate forward pass made in the final moments of a game.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a last-ditch effort play in football, the term 'Hail Mary pass' has since evolved to be used more broadly in other contexts to refer to any desperate or unlikely attempt to achieve success.