slam dunk

• Informeller Ausdruck aus dem Basketball, der eine entscheidende, beeindruckende Aktion oder Leistung bezeichnet. Im Geschäfts- oder Alltagsgebrauch meint er etwas, das sicher zum Erfolg führt oder ein garantierter Sieg ist.

An informal expression originating from basketball, meaning a forceful, impressive, or decisive action or achievement. In business or everyday use, it refers to something that is certain to succeed or a guaranteed win.

1. B1formal

   A forceful, high-scoring basketball shot where a player jumps and thrusts the ball down through the hoop.

   Slam Dunk

   • He scored with a powerful slam dunk in the final seconds.
   • The crowd cheered as she executed a perfect slam dunk.
   • Slam dunks are one of the most exciting plays in basketball.

2. Certain successB2informalamerican

   An action or outcome that is guaranteed to be successful or easy to achieve.

   Sicherer Erfolg

   • With her experience, getting the job was a slam dunk.
   • The proposal was a slam dunk for the investors.
   • Winning that match was a slam dunk for the champion.