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shoo-in vs shoe-in

I'm not sure what people think this expression has to do with footwear but it doesn't.

If someone is the obvious choice as the winner they are a "shoo-in" not a "shoe-in"


  • This phrase began to describe a horse that was a sure winner based on the idea that it could easily be "shooed" across the finish line.

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