bat a thousand vs get ahead

bat a thousand

verb
  • To achieve success at each attempt. 

  • To have identical outcomes with each attempt. 

  • To achieve perfection. 

  • To reach first base on every at-bat. 

get ahead

verb
  • To advance toward success. 

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