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词组 be a shoo-in
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idiombe a shoo-in AmEAmEused in order to say that someone is very likely to win an election or competition, or be chosen for a joboften used in newspapers, on television news etc:Newark Mayor Dave Smith was a shoo-in for a seventh two-year term, because no one could mount a convincing challenge.Marcus was a shoo-in to succeed Jacobson as team manager.

be a shoo-in

To be predicted to easily win a competition. Julia is a shoo-in for this year's spelling bee—she's the best speller in the whole town.

be a shoo-in

INFORMAL
If someone is a shoo-in for something such as an election or contest, they are certain to win. Note: `Shoo-in' is sometimes spelled `shoe-in'. The president seemed a shoo-in for a second term, even though the election was some 20 months away. She seemed like a shoo-in. But in the past month she has seen her 20-point lead reduced to a mere five percentage points.

be a ˈshoo-in

(American English, informal) be a person or team that will win easily or will definitely be chosen for something: He’s a shoo-in for governor.She was a shoo-in to win the award.
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