shoo-in
noun
ˈshü-ˌin 
: one that is a certain and easy winner
Synonyms
- cinch
- lock
- slam dunk
- sure thing
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Word History
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
shoo-in
noun
as in lead-pipe cinch
one that is certain to succeed a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lead-pipe cinch
- lock
- cinch
- certainty
- sure thing
- inevitability
- eventuality
- slam dunk
- foregone conclusion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- long shot
- dark horse
- declamation
- declamations
- declamator
- declamatory
- declarable
- declarant
- declarants
- declaration
- declaration of rights
- declaration of war
- declarations
- declarative
- declaratively
- declaratives
- declarator
- declarators
- declaratory
- leavier
- leaviest
- leaving
- leaving (out)
- leaving certificate
- leaving off
- leaving out
- leavings