run the table

The phrase "run the table" originates from billiards and has expanded to various competitive contexts.

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Definition

B2Billiards

(technical, sports)To sink all the remaining balls in a single turn without the opponent getting another chance.

Example

He managed to run the table and win the game with an impressive final shot.

B2General Competition

(figurative, informal)To achieve a series of successes without any failures.

Example

The team ran the table, winning every game of the season.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run the table":

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