sweep to victory

Meaning

1. 1

   to win a contest easily

   Obama swept to victory in 2008.

2. 2

   roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory

   to win sth easily

   He swept to victory in the final of the championship.

From the same entry

• sweep the board
• sweep off their feet
• sweep to power
• sweep under the carpet
• sweep along
• sweep aside
• sweep away
• sweep out
• sweep up
• make a clean sweep