W
Idioms beginning with "W"
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Contents of W:
[wind up] {v.}
1. To tighten the spring of a machine; to make it work or run.
Mary wound up the toy car and let it run across the room.
He doesn't have to wind up his watch because it is run by a battery.
2. To make very excited, nervous, […]
[win hands down] {v. phr.}
To win conclusively and without external help.
The opposition was so weak that Dan won the election hands down.
[win in a walk] or [win in a breeze] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To win very easily; win without having to try hard.
Joe ran for class president and won in a walk.
Our team won the game in a breeze.
Compare: [HANDS DOWN].
[wink at] {v.}
To allow and pretend not to know about (a rule or law being broken).
John was not allowed to stay out late at night, but his parents winked at his being five minutes late.
A judge should never wink at any law-breaking.
[winning streak] {n.}
A series of several wins one after the other.
The team extended their winning streak to ten.
[win one's spurs] {v. phr.}
1. In old times, to be named a knight with the right to wear little sharp spikes on your heels.
A young squire won his spurs in battle.
2. To win fame or honor.
* /The young lieutenant won his spurs by leading an […]
[win out] {v. phr.}
To win after a rather protracted struggle.
The lawsuit lasted a long time, but we finally won out.
[win over] {v. phr.}
To convert to one's position or point of view.
The Democrats offered him a high-level executive position and thus way won him over to their side.