Turkey shoot Meaning in English
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释义
A situation, contest, or competition that is extremely easy to win, usually because one side is much stronger than the other. Originally, it referred to a simple shooting contest where hitting the target was easy.
用法与细微差别
Mainly informal and figurative. Commonly used to describe games, sports, or any situation with an obvious, overwhelming advantage. Sometimes used for military situations (one-sided battle). Avoid in formal writing.
例句
The soccer game was a turkey shoot; our team scored ten goals.
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The contest turned into a turkey shoot after the best players left early.
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It was a turkey shoot for the experienced chess player.
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Honestly, that final exam was a total turkey shoot compared to last year.
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"No surprise we lost, that match was a turkey shoot for them from the start," he said.
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The debate quickly became a turkey shoot when only one person really knew the topic.
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