Gadit

hands down

Definitions
1idiomEasily, without much effort or competition.
She won the race hands down, finishing far ahead of the other runners.
The new restaurant is hands down the best place to eat in town.
He solved the puzzle hands down, impressing everyone with his quick thinking.
Word Origin
Language
English
Originally meant
winning easily, without effort
Background
The phrase 'hands down' originated in horse racing, where a jockey could drop his hands and loosen the reins when victory was certain. It has been used since the 19th century to describe an easy win.