get the W
get the W
1. In sports or another competition, to win. In a box score, a win is recorded as "W." We played sloppy, but all that matters is that we got the W. Which pitcher got the W last night?
2. By extension, to achieve success in some endeavor or pursuit. You better go in there and get the W—we really need to score this account.
See also: get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the W
- out to win
- be in the running
- in the running
- in/out of the running
- carry the day
- carry/win the day
- win-win
- win around
- win round