for the win
Sealing the deal
For the win expresses enthusiastic endorsement or declares something the best choice in a situation.
Originally from gaming and sports commentary, where it described the play that would clinch victory, it spread to general slang: Coffee for the win on Monday mornings.
Often abbreviated FTW.
The phrase can be sincere or ironic.
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- memeShared online humor
- hashtagLabeled link for posts
- viral momentRapidly spreading online event
- shoutoutPublic verbal praise
championship · catchphrase · triumph · slam dunk · trend · contest · cheer · trash talk · hype · strategy · fandom · FTW · internet slang · goal · clutch · last second · final boss · prize
for the winfor the loss
Assigned the losing decision
epic fail · crash and burn · going down in flames · snatching defeat from the jaws of victory · down in flames
for the winhedging bets
Reducing risk exposure
playing it safe · on the fence · noncommittal · wishy-washy · half-hearted