slam dunk
Plural
slam dunks
1
something that is sure to happen
The idiom "slam dunk" originally comes from basketball, where it refers to a high-scoring and often visually impressive play where a player leaps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly through the opponent's hoop. The term has since evolved into a widely used idiom that is used to convey a high degree of certainty, simplicity, or an easy, undeniable success in various contexts, not limited to sports.
- Securing that contract was a slam dunk for the company; the client was very impressed with their proposal.
- With her qualifications and experience, she felt like the job interview would be a slam dunk.
- The team's star player executed a perfect slam dunk in the final seconds of the game, securing their victory.
- The decision to invest in that startup seemed like a slam dunk due to their innovative product and strong market demand.
- After all the preparation and practice, their presentation went off without a hitch, making it a slam dunk in the eyes of the audience.
2
a shot in basketball where a player jumps and forcefully scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop with one or both hands
- He thrilled the crowd with an impressive slam dunk in the final seconds.
- The player's height and agility make slam dunks look effortless.
- The team celebrated as their star performed a stunning slam dunk.
- The highlight of the game was a reverse slam dunk by the rookie.
- Practicing slam dunks helped him improve his vertical leap.