shoo-in
Americannoun
noun
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a person or thing that is certain to win or succeed
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a match or contest that is easy to win
Etymology
Origin of shoo-in
1945–50, noun use of verb phrase shoo in
Example Sentences
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He is looking like a shoo-in for his national team for the World Cup as his and Brentford's fairytale season continues.
From BBC
He offers so much to Manchester City and is a shoo-in for the England squad.
From BBC
Yes, Blair Kinghorn has been a shoo-in at 15 for the longest time, but there are mistakes in his game that tend to come tumbling out when Scotland are under the pump.
From BBC
“You think it's a shoo-in, but the human element is really wonderful.”
From BBC
As time went on, and prospective nominees like Mosaku and Madigan continued to generate buzz among the general public into the new year, even a shoo-in like Grande was met with a surprise.
From Salon
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