Words / B1

LANDSL-yd/ˈlændslaɪd/

A landslide is earth sliding down a slope, or a very large election win: win in a landslide. Landslip is a close UK twin for the earth sense. Do not use landslide for a narrow majority. Manifestos: won in a landslide on waiting lists.

Meaning

Earth sliding down a slope; also a very large election win (win in a landslide).

Examples

• “The party won in a landslide on a promise to cut waiting lists.”
• “A landslide blocked the A-road after the overnight rain, which is the earth sense.”

Good to know

win in a landslide. Earth: a landslide / landslip. Not a 52–48 vote. Election news / weather warnings. Countable incidents.

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