Phrase Hound found 20 phrases and 44 compound words that contain wins. The most common are listed below. Open wins in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 20
- wins the daythird-person singular simple present indicative of win the day: To gain complete victory or success over something or someone.
- wins overthird-person singular simple present indicative of win over: To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.
- wins the lotterythird-person singular simple present indicative of win the lottery: To experience an extraordinary or highly fortunate event.
- the house always winsIn a casino, all gambling is designed so that the house (i.e. the casino owners) will always net a profit, regardless of the successes of individual patrons.
- slow and steady wins the racePatient work will eventually conquer any problem.
- wins outthird-person singular simple present indicative of win out: To be victorious. Usually of emotions and human qualities.
- must-winsplural of must-win: Something that must be won to achieve a necessary success, such as a sports match or a particular state in an election.
- wins aroundthird-person singular simple present indicative of win around: To persuade someone who disagrees to agree with one's own point of view.
- wins backthird-person singular simple present indicative of win back: To win (something) that one has previously lost.
- wins bigthird-person singular simple present indicative of win big: to win easily or by a large margin
- wins roundthird-person singular simple present indicative of win round: To persuade or convince (someone who does not initially agree).
- wins throughthird-person singular simple present indicative of win through: to attain one's goal in the end, despite obstacles along the way
- odd man winsAn old coin-tossing game for three players. The player whose outcome (heads or tails) first differs from that of the other two players is the winner.
- what wins on Sunday sells on MondayA brand of automobile that performs well in racing competitions will be popular with retail purchasers.
- wins by a nosethird-person singular simple present indicative of win by a nose: To win by a small margin; to have a narrow victory.
- wins one for the Gipperthird-person singular simple present indicative of win one for the Gipper: To do something in memory of another person.
- wins one's spursthird-person singular simple present indicative of win one's spurs: To achieve recognition.
- wins someone's heartthird-person singular simple present indicative of win someone's heart: To gain the love or affection of someone.
- slow but sure wins the raceAlternative form of slow and steady wins the race: Patient work will eventually conquer any problem.
- wins upthird-person singular simple present indicative of win up: To get back on one's feet.
Compound words 44
- WinstonA male given name derived from the place name.
- winsomeCharming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.
- WinsfordA market town and civil parish with a town council in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ6566).
- WinstedA city in the town of Winchester, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States.
- WinstoneA village and civil parish in Cotswold district, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref SO9609).
- WinshipA surname.
- WinsleyA hamlet in Hartwith cum Winsley parish, Harrogate borough, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE2361).
- Baldwinsplural of Baldwin: A male given name from the Germanic languages; rather rare in English.
- WinscombeA village in Winscombe and Sandford parish, North Somerset district, Somerset, England (OS grid ref ST4257).
- WinslettA surname.