hands down

adverb

ˈhan(d)z-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce hands down (audio)
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1
: without much effort : easily
2
: without question
hands-down
ˈhan(d)z-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce hands down (audio)
adjective

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Examples of hands down in a Sentence

She could win any race hands down. It's hands down the best movie of the year.

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hands down was in 1853

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“Hands down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands%20down. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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hands down

adverb
1
: easily sense 1
won the race hands down
2
: without question
is hands down the best pizza in town

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