Be no contest
phrase
To say that something is clear or obvious, especially in a competition or fight.
In the talent show, his singing was no contest - he was clearly the best.
Often appears as...
- it was no contest
- there was no contest
phrase
In law, to accept your guilt without making any argument or fight in court.
The defendant decided to plea no contest to avoid making matters worse.
Often appears as...
- plea no contest
- enter a plea of no contest
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
phrase
To say that something is clear or obvious, especially in a competition or fight.
In the talent show, his singing was no contest - he was clearly the best.
Often appears as...
- it was no contest
- there was no contest
phrase
In law, to accept your guilt without making any argument or fight in court.
The defendant decided to plea no contest to avoid making matters worse.
Often appears as...
- plea no contest
- enter a plea of no contest
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Clear Winner
Use it when someone has won by a large margin and there's no doubt about their victory.
In the race, Sarah was no contest; she finished minutes before anyone else.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Competitive
Describes a situation where there is no real competition due to obvious difference in skill or ability.
His chess skills are no contest against the grandmaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to express an easy victory in any comparison, not just physical competitions.
Choosing between the two restaurants was no contest; the new one is far superior.
Pro Tip 1/3Clear Winner
Use it when someone has won by a large margin and there's no doubt about their victory.
In the race, Sarah was no contest; she finished minutes before anyone else.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Competitive
Describes a situation where there is no real competition due to obvious difference in skill or ability.
His chess skills are no contest against the grandmaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to express an easy victory in any comparison, not just physical competitions.
Choosing between the two restaurants was no contest; the new one is far superior.
Pro Tip 1/3Clear Winner
Use it when someone has won by a large margin and there's no doubt about their victory.
In the race, Sarah was no contest; she finished minutes before anyone else.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Competitive
Describes a situation where there is no real competition due to obvious difference in skill or ability.
His chess skills are no contest against the grandmaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to express an easy victory in any comparison, not just physical competitions.
Choosing between the two restaurants was no contest; the new one is far superior.
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