waltz
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5.3
- noun
- /wɔlts/
- Informal
- The election turned out to be a complete waltz for the incumbent, who won by a landslide.
Examples
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Her performance in the competition was a total waltz, easily outshining her opponents.
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The scene in Bryant-Denny Stadium was in stark contrast to a week ago when Alabama watched its waltz to the national championship get derailed by Texas A&M and quarterback Johnny Manziel.
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Many believed the match would be close, but it was a surprising waltz for the favored team.
Synonyms
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5.1
An easy victory won by a large amount
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3.4
A vote in which one side wins by a very large number of votes
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6.5
An easy win in a competition
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4.4
An easy contest or task that someone wins with little effort
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6.7
An easy win in a competition with little opposition
An expected easy victory in an election or contest
Antonyms
How Easy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Waltz used to mean an easy win comes from the smooth dance idea; a helpful way to remember it is to think that if you 'waltz' through something you 'roll' through it easily, so a 'waltz' can be an easy, decisive victory.