Hail Mary Pass

Synonyms of Hail Mary pass

• long shot
• desperation pass
• last-ditch effort

Antonyms of Hail Mary pass

• safe play
• conservative approach
• strategic move

Collocations of Hail Mary pass

last-ditch effort

Frequency: 70 %

The Hail Mary pass was their last-ditch effort to win the game.

desperate attempt

Frequency: 65 %

The quarterback made a desperate attempt with the Hail Mary pass.

miraculous play

Frequency: 60 %

The Hail Mary pass resulted in a miraculous play that won the game.

final play

Frequency: 50 %

The Hail Mary pass was the final play of the game.

high-risk strategy

Frequency: 45 %

The coach decided to go with the high-risk strategy of a Hail Mary pass.

Idiomatic Expressions for Hail Mary pass

• Phrase: Hail Mary play
  Meaning: A risky or bold move made in a desperate situation with little chance of success.
  Usage: The CEO's decision to invest all the company's remaining funds in a new project was seen as a Hail Mary play to save the failing business.