be a slam dunk
be a slam dunk
To be predicted or expected to be successful; to be something that achieves success or a certain goal easily. All the best players in school are on our team—victory will be a slam dunk! I thought it would be a slam dunk to pass, but the bill didn't even make it out of committee.
See also: dunk, slam
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be a ˈslam dunk
(American English) be something that is certain to be successful: The case looked like a slam dunk for the prosecution.In basketball, a slam dunk is the act of jumping up and putting the ball through the net with a lot of force.
See also: dunk, slam
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- dunk
- slam
- lightly
- easy come, easy go
- shoo-in
- cut corners
- cut corners, to
- just (you) watch
- watch!
- be not for the faint-hearted