Term: landslide win





landslide win (noun phrase) /ˈlænd.slaɪd wɪn/

Similar to: sweeping victory; runaway win; overwhelming majority; blowout Definition: an election or contest victory in which one candidate or team receives a very large majority of the votes or points, far more than their opponents. Translation: pārliecinoša uzvara, uzvara ar milzīgu balsu vairākumu Examples: “The prime minister was re-elected in a landslide win, capturing 70% of the total vote.” “After months of campaigning, the party celebrated a landslide win that gave them full control of parliament.” “Expectations are high that the incumbent will secure another landslide win in tomorrow’s election.”

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