Winner take all Meaning in English
expression
释义
An expression describing a situation or competition where only the winner gets the prize or benefits, and no rewards are given to others.
用法与细微差别
Used for competitions, elections, markets, or any setting where only first place matters. Often describes harsh or competitive systems. May appear as 'winner-takes-all' or 'winner takes all system'. Informal in tone. Avoid using for situations with shared or partial rewards.
例句
In a winner take all game, only the top player gets the prize.
basic
The election is a winner take all contest.
basic
Business in this city is winner take all—only one company can survive.
basic
It's a winner take all world out there—second place gets nothing.
natural
America's political system is mostly winner take all, so small parties struggle to win seats.
natural
Don't expect to get a share—this deal is strictly winner take all.
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