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Slam dunk
01
something that is sure to happen
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "slam dunk" and when to use it?
The idiom "slam dunk" originally comes from basketball, where it refers to a high-scoring and often visually impressive play where a player leaps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly through the opponent's hoop. The term has since evolved into a widely used idiom that is used to convey a high degree of certainty, simplicity, or an easy, undeniable success in various contexts, not limited to sports.
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a shot in basketball where a player jumps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop with one or both hands
slam dunk
n
Example
The team's star player executed a perfect slam dunk in the final seconds of the game, securing their victory.
The decision to invest in that startup seemed like a slam dunk due to their innovative product and strong market demand.
With her qualifications and experience, she felt like the job interview would be a slam dunk.
After all the preparation and practice, their presentation went off without a hitch, making it a slam dunk in the eyes of the audience.
The basketball player jumped high to make a slam dunk.
