a one-horse race

one-horse race

A competition in which one participant is superior to the others and thus more likely to win. After interviewing all of the job candidates, it's clearly a one-horse race. Nobody can beat Kim's experience and qualifications.
See also: race
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a one-horse race

mainly BRITISH
If a contest is a one-horse race, it is obvious even before it starts that one person or team is much better than the others and will win. Marseilles are threatening to turn the French championship into a one-horse race. The election was a one-horse race really, the president winning by a massive majority.
See also: race
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a one-horse ˈrace

a competition, etc. in which there is only one team or candidate with a chance of winning: It seems that the presidential elections are going to be a one-horse race this time. OPPOSITE: be wide open
See also: race
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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  • eavesdrop on
  • eavesdrop on (someone or something)
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  • give (oneself) airs
  • give yourself airs
  • give yourself/put on airs