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hands down
adverb \ˈhan(d)z-ˈdau̇n\
: without much effort : very easily
: without any doubt
Full Definition of HANDS DOWN
1
: without much effort : easily
2
: without question
— hands–down \ˈhan(d)z-ˌdau̇n\ adjective
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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
HANDS DOWN Defined for Kids
hands down
adverb \ˈhandz-ˈdau̇n\
Definition of HANDS DOWN for Kids
: without question : easily <He won the race hands down.>
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