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landslide victory

[/ˈlændslaɪd ˈvɪktəri/]
nounpl: landslide victories
vitória esmagadora
1. An overwhelming or decisive victory, especially in an election, won by a large margin
The candidate won a landslide victory with 75% of the votes.
O candidato venceu com uma vitória esmagadora com 75% dos votos.
2. A win by a huge difference in votes, seats, or points
The team achieved a landslide victory in the championship game, winning 5-0.
O time conquistou uma vitória esmagadora no jogo do campeonato, vencendo por 5 a 0.
NYC Slang
blowout victory
Synonyms
decisive victoryoverwhelming victorycrushing victorysweeping victory
Antonyms
narrow victoryclose electionsqueaky winmarginal victory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vitória esmagadora
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
vitória avassaladora
Alternative, equally common in Brazil
Portugal
vitória esmagadora
Standard Portuguese term
Portugal
vitória retumbante
More literary/formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

win by a mile
win hands down
a runaway victory
sweep the board
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