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Thesaurus: shoein'

Also spelt 'shoo in'. The converse of 'shoo away'. Originally referred to a racehorse which only required minimum urging to finish first. Now relates to anything or anybody that is a foregone conclusion to win. > He is a…

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  1. Also spelt 'shoo in'. The converse of 'shoo away'. Originally referred to a racehorse which only required minimum urging to finish first. Now relates to anything or anybody that is a foregone conclusion to win. > He is a shoe in for the new job.