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shoo-in
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shoo-in  (shn)
n. Informal
1. A sure winner.
2. One that has a sure chance of being chosen, as for a job or other position.
shoo-in
n
1. a person or thing that is certain to win or succeed
2. a match or contest that is easy to win
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.shoo-in - an easy victoryshoo-in - an easy victory                      
blowout, romp, runaway, walkaway, laugher
triumph, victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense"
Translations
shoo-in [ˈʃuːɪn] N (US) it's a shoo-in → es cosa de coser y cantar
he's a shoo-in for the presidency → es el favorito para hacerse con la presidencia, es el más firme candidato a la presidencia
shoo-in
n (US inf) → todsicherer Tipp (inf)
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No child psychologists or professors of playthings are needed to explain why such things as the Lego, the Slinky, the bicycle, Barbie, checkers, the Hula Hoop and the yo-yo were shoo-ins for membership.
The bouncing ball of fame by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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Hopeless Craig may be put out of his misery; STRICTLY COME DANCING by The Racing Post (London, England)
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We have to get it Ryt says Nesbit; Wellstream N'land and Tyneside ... by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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