one-horse race
The phrase "one-horse race" originates from horse racing, describing a situation where the outcome is virtually certain due to the overwhelming superiority of one participant.
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Definition
B2Competitions
(informal, idiomatic)A contest where one participant is so superior that the result is almost certain.
Example
- The election turned out to be a one-horse race, with the incumbent winning by a landslide.
- With their new star player, the championship was practically a one-horse race.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one-horse race":
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