walkover — an easy victory or success achieved without much effort or opposition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an easy victory or success achieved without much effort or opposition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːkoʊvər/
Korean meaning: 손쉬운 승리, 무승부, 압승
Korean pronunciation: 워-코-버 (강세: 워)
Example Sentences
- Jake thought the job interview would be a walkover, but the questions were surprisingly tough.
- The chess match turned into a walkover when my opponent accidentally knocked over all the pieces.
- Mom's cooking contest was supposed to be a walkover, but she forgot to add sugar to the cake.
walkover
NOUN//ˈwɔːkoʊvər//
an easy victory or success achieved without much effort or opposition
Easy victory without effort
The takeover was a walkover, complete with a winner's makeover!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 경마에서 유래된 표현으로, 다른 말들이 출전하지 않아 한 마리만 트랙을 '걸어서 건드려' 승리하는 상황에서 나왔습니다
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Jake thought the job interview would be a walkover, but the questions were surprisingly tough.”
“The chess match turned into a walkover when my opponent accidentally knocked over all the pieces.”
“Mom's cooking contest was supposed to be a walkover, but she forgot to add sugar to the cake.”
“The final exam wasn't the walkover I expected - I should have studied more.”
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