shoo-in

An idiom for a likely winner of a race or competition, or for a person or thing who has a high chance of being chosen. The term comes from horse racing, but is often used in other situations, such as in politics or in job interviews. Shoo is spelled s-h-o-o, not s-h-o-e.

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