slam dunk
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slam dunk

noun

Definition of SLAM DUNK

2
: sure thing <the case is a slam dunk>
slam–dunk verb

Examples of SLAM DUNK

  1. The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win.
  2. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.

First Known Use of SLAM DUNK

1972

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