Slam-dunk

Pronunciation: /ˈsɫæm- ˈdəŋk/

Slam-dunk (noun)

  1. A result that is almost guaranteed to succeed, with little chance of failure.

Examples

  • The plan is a slam-dunk for our team.
  • Her idea feels like a slam-dunk in this market.

Slam-dunk (adjective)

  1. Likely to succeed in a clear, strong way, with very little risk of not working.

Examples

  • This strategy is a slam-dunk choice for the final round.
  • The evidence is slam-dunk, so the decision should be easy.

Slam-dunk (verb)

  1. To make something succeed in a way that seems certain and hard to stop.

Examples

  • The extra practice will slam-dunk the result.
  • Clear instructions slam-dunk success for new workers.