Definitions from Wiktionary (Hail Mary pass)
▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: (by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.
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▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: (by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.
Similar:
short pass,
hard pass,
hospital pass,
forward pass,
play-action pass,
bomb,
pass,
backward pass,
POST,
jump pass,
more...
Types:
last-second heave,
desperation toss,
miracle throw,
game-winning bomb,
hail mary bomb,
deep pass,
long bomb,
clutch throw,
more...
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