scoop the pool

scoop the pool

To win all, most, or the most coveted of the available awards or rewards in some competition. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The film scooped the pool at the awards ceremony last night, winning the three top prizes for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Among online retailers, the new company clearly scooped the pool this year, capturing an incredible 70% of the market.See also: pool, scoop

scoop the pool (or the kitty)

be completely successful; gain everything. In gambling games, the pool or kitty is the total amount of money that is staked.See also: pool, scoop