Sweep to victory

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verb phrase

To win very easily and by a large margin.

The soccer team swept to victory in the championship game.
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  • political party swept to victory
  • team swept to victory

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Approving

Idiomatic

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Overwhelming Success

Implies a decisive win where the opponent is not just beaten, but dominated.

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The chess prodigy swept to victory, leaving no chance for rivals.
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Not Literal

Figure of speech; no actual 'sweeping' involved, but rather a strong performance.

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With innovative policies, the young politician swept to victory.
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Positive Connotation

Carries an upbeat and celebratory tone, used when reporting achievements.

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After years of research, the team swept to victory securing the science award.
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