hands down

hands down

adv \ˈhan(d)z-ˈdau̇n\

Definition of HANDS DOWN

1

: without much effort : easily

2

: without question

— hands–down \ˈhan(d)z-ˌdau̇n\ adjective

Examples of HANDS DOWN

1. She could win any race hands down.
2. It's hands down the best movie of the year.

First Known Use of HANDS DOWN

1867

Related to HANDS DOWN

Synonyms: all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, indeed, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

Antonyms: arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously

Related Words: conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably; obviously, unmistakably

Near Antonyms: awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully; meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly; assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly

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