two for two
Both attempts successful
Achieving success in both of two attempts or opportunities, often used to note a pattern—whether of success or failure.
The phrase comes from sports statistics, where it might describe a batter getting hits in both at-bats or a shooter making both free throws.
She's two for two on job interviews this month.
Can be used sarcastically: Two for two on bad decisions today.
Without any flaw
- streakUnbroken series
- consecutiveFollowing in unbroken sequence
- batting averageHits divided by attempts
- recordPreserved account or achievement
clutch · on fire · nailed it · flawless · ace · back-to-back · winning streak · hot hand
Shared between parties
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- give-and-takeMutual concession between parties
- quid pro quoReciprocal exchange of value
- trade-offExchange requiring sacrifice
backscratching · symbiosis · interdependence · cooperation · complementarity · balance · turnabout · fair play
perfect
Without any flaw
- streakUnbroken series
- consecutiveFollowing in unbroken sequence
- batting averageHits divided by attempts
record · clutch · on fire · nailed it · flawless · ace · back-to-back · winning streak · hot hand · on a roll
mutual
Shared between parties
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- give-and-takeMutual concession between parties
- quid pro quoReciprocal exchange of value
trade-off · backscratching · symbiosis · interdependence · cooperation · complementarity · balance · turnabout · fair play · even-steven
two for twostruck out
Failed at bat
blanked · shut out · zero percent · goose egg · winless
two for twohit and miss
Unpredictably successful or not
inconsistent · spotty · erratic · unreliable · fifty-fifty