Might mean (unverified): Attempt made, unsuccessful; metaphorically speaking.
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▸ noun:  (idiomatic, almost always preceded by a) A sincere but unsuccessful attempt.

Similar:
mis-swing, whiff, misswing, miss, near miss, misgrab, wind-up, mistake, misfire, fail, more...

Opposite:
hit, connect, make contact, strike

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Similar:
mis-swing, whiff, misswing, miss, near miss, misgrab, wind-up, mistake, misfire, fail, more...

Opposite:
hit, connect, make contact, strike



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