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.
See also:
  • 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