walkover (ˈwɔːkˌəʊvə
)
Definitions
noun
- informal an easy or unopposed victory
- horse racing
- the running or walking over the course by the only contestant entered in a race at the time of starting
- a race won in this way
verb
- (also adverb) to win a race by a walkover
- informal to beat (an opponent) conclusively or easily
- informal to take advantage of (someone)
Synonyms
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pushover,
easy victory
breeze,
cinch,
picnic,
landslide,
child's play,
piece of cake,
doddle,
snap,
no-brainer,
cakewalk,
duck soup,
piece of piss,
Usage examples
But that won't mean a walkover for Virmani since a fresh contender could emerge.
Business Today (1999)The game figured to be a walkover for the Pacers (30-12), who have the NBA's best home record (19-1).
Globe and Mail (2003)All-Ireland MH C Championship: Armagh walkover Louth, Cavan 1-4 Donegal 0-11, Monaghan 4-7 Fermanagh 2-6.
Sun, News of the World (2001)`Jerry' could scarcely have survived the merciless week-long bombardment and tomorrow would be a walkover.
, TOLKIEN AND THE GREAT WAR: The Threshold of Middle-earth (2003)