win hands down . win hands down {v. phr.} To win conclusively and without external help. The opposition was so weak that Dan won the election hands down. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: W Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss