"Shoe in" is not a thing. The term is "shoo in". It means something that will obviously win, prevail, etc. As in 'all you have to do is shoo it in, and it will win'. Shoo means to wave away, or brush off -- implying something that requires very little effort.
Lester was the only contestant with two legs, so at the very least he was a shoe in shoo in for the 1600 meter hurdles.
by srandsley December 13, 2020
He is a shoe in for the job.
The location for her new store is a shoe in.
Their idea for solving the personnel problem is a shoe in.
The location for her new store is a shoe in.
Their idea for solving the personnel problem is a shoe in.
by Lo'Ki April 9, 2007
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.
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.
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