pull off a/the hat trick

sports

1. cricket To take three wickets in three consecutive deliveries. He came amazingly close to pulling off a hat trick, but the third batter managed to dash his hopes by scoring a run.

2. To score three goals or points singlehandedly in one game or match. Used in reference to many different sports, especially hockey or association football (soccer). After Jones pulled off the hat trick, fans' hats rained down onto the ice.

3. To achieve three consecutive wins or achievements, such as winning three consecutive major tournaments in tennis or golf. Matthews has been playing the best golf of her life this year, and she is poised to pull off a hat trick if she wins the Ladies European Tour next month.

4. baseball and softball To hit three home runs in a single game. I can't believe she pulled off the hat trick! Yes, if you're just tuning in, that's her third home run of the night!

5. baseball and softball To be struck out three times in a single game. With such a terrible performance so far, the team's star player has been relegated to the dugout after pulling off the hat trick.