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Be no contest

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Clear WinnerPlay
Use it when someone has won by a large margin and there's no doubt about their victory. SlideIn the race, Sarah was no contest; she finished minutes before anyone else.
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Non-CompetitivePlay
Describes a situation where there is no real competition due to obvious difference in skill or ability. SlideHis chess skills are no contest against the grandmaster.
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Figurative UsePlay
Can be used metaphorically to express an easy victory in any comparison, not just physical competitions. SlideChoosing between the two restaurants was no contest; the new one is far superior.