Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English

Shoo-in

What does it mean?

Certain winner.

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Is it positive or negative?

Positive.

When do you use it?

Use it for likely winners.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete shoo-in and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a shoo-in, but we laughed it off.

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Question for you

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