slam dunk
Originating from basketball, the term "slam dunk" has evolved to describe both an impressive sports move and a situation with a guaranteed positive outcome.
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Definition
B2Basketball
(sports)A shot where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop with one or both hands.
Example
- He performed a perfect slam dunk during the game.
B2General
(colloquial, idiomatic)An action or decision that is easily successful or certain to succeed.
Example
- Her presentation was a slam dunk; everyone loved it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slam dunk":
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