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      • This idiom suggests not just winning but doing so effortlessly or without much challenge. It paints a picture of someone casually claiming a prize or victory as if it were a foregone conclusion.
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  1. Jun 18, 2023 · Is there a word or term commonly used to describe the act of stating the obvious (or a person who continually does so)? Example sentences are given for a suitable noun / NP, or verb ... but other relevant suggestions are welcome.

  2. May 28, 2017 · Obviously refers to something that needs no evidence to be understood. "In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly," according to the dictionary. That is, it's something that you couldn't help knowing. If you saw a glass on its side on a table surrounded by a puddle of milk, it would be obvious that the glass fell over and spilled.

  3. Jul 18, 2019 · As I continue my research into society’s obsession with winning, whether in sport, business or education, I see repeatedly that there is often little clarity about what winning actually means. It is frequently taken for granted and assumed that ‘everyone wants to win’.

  4. Mar 16, 2015 · [Everyone: "Obviously he/I'd see you coming and just shoot you before it worked." Reality: He might be so startled he just freezes in pure surprise or while he's trying to work out your "real" (better/sneakier) plan or angle, reflexively refusing to believe you would do something so obvious.]

  5. Nov 11, 2023 · 75 Best Idioms About Winning. By Bea Mariel Saulo. Updated on November 11, 2023. Have you ever been “on cloud nine” after “sweeping the board”? Idioms, with their rich imagery and cultural roots, offer a captivating window into how societies perceive success and the myriad ways they express triumph.

  6. Apr 3, 2018 · According to Merriam-Webster, to win means: “to get possession of by effort or fortune; to obtain by work: earn”. It also means, “to gain in or as if in battle or contest.”....

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  8. May 28, 2014 · Most people think that winning means coming out in front of someone else. They think winning is synonymous with “beating” others. Winning has been associated with being egocentric and ego-oriented because of the idea that winning not only depends on you or I, but also the person we are competing with.

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