A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Shoo-in
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The correct spelling is shoo-in, usually with a [hyphen]. It has been known in that spelling and with the meaning of a certain winner from the 1930s. It came from [horse racing], where a shoo-in was the winner of a rigged race.
In turn that seems to have come from the verb shoo, meaning to drive a person or an animal in a given direction by making noises or gestures
These days the term is associated with short [odds] favourites in any sport
Shoo-in meaning & definition 1 of Shoo-in.
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someone who is certain to win an election or a competition:
Shoo-in meaning & definition 2 of Shoo-in.
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