Carry all/everything before you
phrase
To be very successful and win all or most contests or arguments.
During the debate, the senator carried everything before him.
Often appears as...
- carry all before him in the debate
- carry everything before you in the contest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be very successful and win all or most contests or arguments.
During the debate, the senator carried everything before him.
Often appears as...
- carry all before him in the debate
- carry everything before you in the contest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Success Imagery
The phrase often paints a picture of unstoppable success, like in sports or politics.
After winning seven matches in a row, she carried all before her.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Victory
Use it to describe a very convincing win or when someone completely dominates.
He carried everything before him at the chess tournament, defeating all opponents.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It can be an exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally but showing high performance.
With her innovative ideas, she carried all before her in the board meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Success Imagery
The phrase often paints a picture of unstoppable success, like in sports or politics.
After winning seven matches in a row, she carried all before her.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Victory
Use it to describe a very convincing win or when someone completely dominates.
He carried everything before him at the chess tournament, defeating all opponents.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It can be an exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally but showing high performance.
With her innovative ideas, she carried all before her in the board meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Success Imagery
The phrase often paints a picture of unstoppable success, like in sports or politics.
After winning seven matches in a row, she carried all before her.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Victory
Use it to describe a very convincing win or when someone completely dominates.
He carried everything before him at the chess tournament, defeating all opponents.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It can be an exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally but showing high performance.
With her innovative ideas, she carried all before her in the board meeting.
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