Sweep to victory
verb phrase
To win very easily and by a large margin.
The soccer team swept to victory in the championship game.
Often appears as...
- political party swept to victory
- team swept to victory
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To win very easily and by a large margin.
The soccer team swept to victory in the championship game.
Often appears as...
- political party swept to victory
- team swept to victory
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Overwhelming Success
Implies a decisive win where the opponent is not just beaten, but dominated.
The chess prodigy swept to victory, leaving no chance for rivals.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Figure of speech; no actual 'sweeping' involved, but rather a strong performance.
With innovative policies, the young politician swept to victory.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Carries an upbeat and celebratory tone, used when reporting achievements.
After years of research, the team swept to victory securing the science award.
Pro Tip 1/3Overwhelming Success
Implies a decisive win where the opponent is not just beaten, but dominated.
The chess prodigy swept to victory, leaving no chance for rivals.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Figure of speech; no actual 'sweeping' involved, but rather a strong performance.
With innovative policies, the young politician swept to victory.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Carries an upbeat and celebratory tone, used when reporting achievements.
After years of research, the team swept to victory securing the science award.
Pro Tip 1/3Overwhelming Success
Implies a decisive win where the opponent is not just beaten, but dominated.
The chess prodigy swept to victory, leaving no chance for rivals.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Figure of speech; no actual 'sweeping' involved, but rather a strong performance.
With innovative policies, the young politician swept to victory.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Carries an upbeat and celebratory tone, used when reporting achievements.
After years of research, the team swept to victory securing the science award.
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