gallery hit

English

Etymology

As if applauded from a theatrical gallery.

Noun

gallery hit (plural gallery hits)

  1. (sports, rare) A shot that appeals to the watching audience.
    Synonym: gallery shot
    • 1882, Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts, page 692:
      […] which is sure to reward a long innings or even a showy 'gallery' hit.
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