hands-down
Definition
Adjective 1. Achieved without great effort; easy; decisive: Describes a victory, win, or success that is so complete and obvious that it requires little or no struggle. - The champion won the match in a hands-down victory. - She is the hands-down favorite to win the award.
Usage
The adjective "hands-down" is almost always used before a noun it modifies, such as "victory," "win," "favorite," or "best." It emphasizes the ease and certainty of the outcome.
Examples
- As an adjective:
- It was a hands-down victory for the home team. (The home team won very easily.)
- He is the hands-down expert on this topic. (He is clearly and unquestionably the expert.)
- That restaurant is the hands-down best in the city. (It is easily and obviously the best.)
Advanced Usage
- "Hands-down" as an adverb (informal): In casual speech, it can function as an adverb meaning "without question" or "easily."
- She is hands-down the smartest person I know. (She is unquestionably the smartest.)
- This is hands-down the worst movie I've ever seen. (This is easily the worst movie.)
Variants and Related Words
- Runaway (adjective): Achieved by a large margin, often implying ease.
- a runaway victory/success
- Decisive (adjective): Settling an issue conclusively.
- a decisive battle
- Uncontested (adjective): Not challenged or disputed.
- an uncontested election
Synonyms
- Easy
- Decisive
- Unquestionable
- Clear-cut
- Overwhelming
Idioms and Phrases
- Win hands down: To win very easily and decisively.
- With their star player back, they won the game hands down.
- The hands-down winner/choice: The obvious and easy choice.
- For value and quality, this model is the hands-down choice.
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achieved without great effort
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a hands-down victory
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