HAIL MARY

PRONUNCIATION: (HAYL MAYR-ee)

MEANING: noun: A last-ditch attempt, made in desperation, having little chance of success, but potentially resulting in a big payoff.

ETYMOLOGY: From Hail Mary, translation of Latin Ave Maria, the first two words of a prayer. Earliest documented use: 1930s.
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FAIL MARY - what the teacher did in Care of Lambs class

HAIL MART - where you buy icy precipitation

HAIL CARY - Mr Grant gets some well-due accolades