Roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory

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Describes a very decisive or overwhelming victory in any type of competition or battle.

The basketball team roared to victory in last night's match.
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory" - Describes a very decisive or overwhelming victory in any type of competition or battle.

Often appears as...

  • team roared to victory
  • party roared to victory

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Achieve an easy or dominating victory, often in sport.

The home team romped to victory in the final of the championship.
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory" - Achieve an easy or dominating victory, often in sport.

Often appears as...

  • player romped to victory
  • team romped to victory

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Win all stages or aspects of a competition.

The chess champion swept to victory, not losing a single game.
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory" - Win all stages or aspects of a competition.

Often appears as...

  • team swept to victory
  • candidate swept to victory

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Describes a very decisive or overwhelming victory in any type of competition or battle.

The basketball team roared to victory in last night's match.
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory" - Describes a very decisive or overwhelming victory in any type of competition or battle.

Often appears as...

  • team roared to victory
  • party roared to victory

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Achieve an easy or dominating victory, often in sport.

The home team romped to victory in the final of the championship.
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory" - Achieve an easy or dominating victory, often in sport.

Often appears as...

  • player romped to victory
  • team romped to victory

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Win all stages or aspects of a competition.

The chess champion swept to victory, not losing a single game.
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory" - Win all stages or aspects of a competition.

Often appears as...

  • team swept to victory
  • candidate swept to victory

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory"
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Dynamic Imagery

The phrase creates a strong image of dominance, suggesting an energetic, unstoppable force.

Illustration for Dynamic Imagery
The rugby team roared to victory with a series of unstoppable plays.
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Not Literal

The phrase isn't about audible sound but rather indicates a strong, decisive win.

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Her debate performance was so commanding she roared to victory.
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Metaphorical Match

Used metaphorically in various competitions, not just in sports.

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In the box office race, the new action film roared to victory.
Visual representation of the word "Roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory"

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