the W

the W

slang The win. Can refer to an actual win, as in sports (recorded in a box score as "W"), or to a success. Often used in the phrase "get the W." We played sloppy, but all that matters is that we got the W. You better go in there and get the W—we really need to score this account.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get the W
  • out to win
  • be in the running
  • carry the day
  • carry/win the day
  • in the running
  • in/out of the running
  • win around
  • win round
  • win-win
References in classic literature
I inflict all this on you because once you said that life is sometimes life and sometimes only a drama, and one must learn to distinguish t'other from which, and up to now I have always put that down as 'Meg's clever nonsense.' But this morning, it really does seem not life but a play, and it did amuse me enormously to watch the W's.
Howards End
being infirm, and it being within the bounds of probability that his decease might lead to some discoveries, and to the downfall of - HEEP'S - power over the W. family, - as I, Wilkins Micawber, the undersigned, assume - unless the filial affection of his daughter could be secretly influenced from allowing any investigation of the partnership affairs to be ever made, the said - HEEP - deemed it expedient to have a bond ready by him, as from Mr.
David Copperfield
During the press conference, the W Amman revealed that it had teamed up with a local designer, who is creating a custom-made design piece inspired by the local property of the W brand.
W Amman partners with Jordan Fashion Week
The W's La Croix drinks include the French Kiss, made with Hennessy V.S.
Priced at S14, the La Croix cocktails are available at the W's signature outdoor restaurant, The Hideout, and at the WET pool deck.
W Los Angeles Adds Sparkle With La Croix Summer Cocktails
The borrower had secured traditional bank financing, but needed the W Financial loan when the bank was unable to close on time.
W Financial Fund
Over the course of a three day launch, W Barcelona highlighted the W brand's passion points of fashion, design, architecture, music and "B&F" (beverage & food) through a new event series called "W Premiere." Global jetsetters and local tastemakers alike were immersed into a unique event that provided them with an insider perspective to the city curated by the following W ambassadors: W's recently announced Global Fashion Director, Amanda Ross; W's Global Music Director, Michaelangelo L'Acqua; Michelin star Chef, Carles Abellan, who recently debuted his upscale Spanish restaurant Bravo24 at W Barcelona;
"The Premiere Event of W Barcelona was not just a traditional opening of a new hotel, but rather the unique activation of the W brand's passion points, brand partnerships and design concept.
The W Premiere Event was a three-day Happening where guests experienced memorable moments including an acoustic performance by Bossa Nova legend Bebel Gilberto, a performance by the award-winning Spanish band We Are Standard, photography installations by legendary music photographer Mick Rock and the fashion-inspired work of Marcel Van Der Vlugt, design excursions led by Ricardo Bofill, a culinary immersion by avant-garde Chef Abellan, and cocktail indulgences led by Ignite Group.
W Hotels' European flagship W Barcelona celebrates its official launch
The W's are the wingmen just outside the mid-post on either side of the lane, and P the Post defender who sits in the middle of the lane, just above the low block.
Brooklyn College's Amoeba Defense
To make sure the London Calling night really rocked, Kate got onstage to introduce a superband, The W's.
The W's also played Happy Jack, and Hard To Explain but what really sealed the wedding deal for Kate was their fab rendition of The Clash hit London Calling.
KATE'S MAKING W-PLANS
The W is the shining star in Starwood's portfolio and with the help of the incomparable Gwathemy Siegel, we will create a world-class facility that will stand as a proud landmark along this city's waterfront."
Applied starts construction on Hoboken's first W hotel
Applied Development Company has officially signed an agreement with W Hotels to build the W Hoboken Hotel and Residences along this city's southern Hudson River waterfront.
Applied Development to build Hoboken's W hotel