slam dunk

noun

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2
: sure thing
the case is a slam dunk
slam-dunk verb

Examples of slam dunk in a Sentence

The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.
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And the transition Thompson is trying to achieve isn’t a slam dunk. David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Spoiler: None of these options feels like a slam dunk. Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 As many of us are, I was only outdone by Sen. [Lindsey] Graham (R-S.C.), who described the nomination as a Grand Slam touchdown hole in one ace hat trick slam dunk, Olympic gold medal. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025 Here's the final tally of category wins: Apple Photos: 1 Google Photos: 5 Ties: 4 Based on the number of wins in this comparison, Google Photos seems a slam dunk. PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for slam dunk 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of slam dunk was in 1969

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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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slam dunk

noun
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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