one-horse race
A horse race in which a single horse takes such a considerable lead that the other…A horse race in which a single horse takes such a considerable lead that the other horses are no longer contenders to win.
Meaning
2 senses(informal)A horse race in which a single horse takes such a considerable lead that the other horses are no longer contenders to win.
(broadly, idiomatic)An election campaign or other competitive situation in which only one competitor is entered or in which only one competitor has a realistic chance of winning.
Forms
plural: one-horse races| Singular | one-horse race |
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See also
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