C1idiominformalpoliticsIELTS-friendly
a shoo-in
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a person who is certain to win an election or competition
Usually 'a shoo-in for something'. Not to be confused with 'shoe', which learners often write.
In context
With no strong rival, the current governor is a shoo-in for another term.
Everyone thinks Thu is a shoo-in for the scholarship.
More idioms about politics
- a double standarda rule applied more strictly to one group than to another
- a grey areaa situation where the rules are unclear, so nobody is sure what is allowed
- a hidden agendaa secret reason or plan behind what someone says or does
- a hot potatoa difficult issue that people disagree about and nobody wants to deal with
- a lame ducka politician or government with little real power, often near the end of a term in office