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Hail_Mary_pass

Hail Mary pass

English

Noun

Hail Mary pass (plural Hail Mary passes)

  1. (American football) A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used by the losing team when time is running out and no other play is practical, in a desperate attempt to score the winning points.
  2. (by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.