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hands-down

/ˈhændz.daʊn/

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adjective

/ˈhændz.daʊn/B2formalamerican
  • ruИспользуется для описания чего-то, что является явно и бесспорно лучшим или самым очевидным выбором.

Used to describe something that is clearly and unquestionably the best or most obvious choice.

  1. Achieved without great effortB2informal

    Won or achieved easily, without serious competition or difficulty.

    ruЛегко достигнутый

    • She was the hands-down winner of the competition.
    • That was a hands-down victory for the home team.
    • He gave a hands-down performance that impressed everyone.

    Synonymsdecisiveeasyeffortlesslandsliderunawayuncontested

    Antonymsarduouschallengingcompetitivedifficulthard

  2. Unquestionable or absoluteB2informal

    Used to emphasize that something is definitely true or the best.

    ruНесомненный или абсолютный

    • This is hands-down the best pizza in town.
    • He is hands-down the most talented musician I know.
    • That movie was hands-down the worst I've ever seen.

    Synonymscertainclear-cutdecisivedefiniteindisputableundisputedunquestionable

    Antonymsdebatabledisputablequestionableuncertain

Forms
  • more hands-down comparative form
  • most hands-down superlative form