pinch–hit
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PINCH–HIT
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US
1
baseball
:
to bat in the place of another player
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The manager sent in Jones to pinch-hit for the pitcher.
2
informal
:
to act or serve in place of another person
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substitute
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The President wasn't able to attend the ceremony, so the Vice President was there to pinch-hit for him.
