to win in a canter: to distance all the other horses in a race so much that galloping is unnecessary at the end; figurative to come off victor…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > succeed or be a success [verb (intransitive)] > win > win easily (8) to win in a canter1853 to win in a canter: to distance all the other horses in a race so much that galloping is unnecessary at the end; figurative to come off victor… to win in a walk1858 colloquial. to win in a walk: to win easily and without effort (originally in the context of horse racing). Also a win in a walk. Cf. walk, v.… romp1869 colloquial. intransitive. To get home (also in) with ease; to win a race, contest, etc., with ease. Also in extended use. to walk over (the course)1903 With emphasis on the gait or pace. intransitive. To win a contest easily or without effort, in various phrases. to walk home1932 With emphasis on the gait or pace. intransitive. To win a contest easily or without effort, in various phrases. to coast home1934 figurative. Not to exert oneself; to make progress without undue effort. Const. in, into, to, and in to coast home: to achieve or complete an… walk1937 With emphasis on the gait or pace. intransitive, and transitive with it. colloquial. Esp. in a sporting contest: to win easily; (more generally) to… to romp it1967 colloquial. transitive. British. To win (a contest, esp. an election) easily. Frequently in to romp it. |
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