hole in one . hole in one {n. phr.} A shot in golf that is hit from the tee and goes right into the cup. Many golfers play for years before they get a hole in one. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss