Statement win
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A statement win is a victory so impressive that it sends a message to fans and rivals that the winning team should be considered a genuine contender for a title; it’s a really important win.
What does it mean?
A statement win isn’t just about the result – it’s about how convincingly it was achieved. It suggests the team is in excellent form and should now be taken seriously as potential winners or strong performers in the competition. A similar phrase is ‘to lay down a marker,’ which means the same thing: a performance that warns rivals to take notice.
Examples
- The 5-1 victory was a real statement win.
- They laid down a marker with a dominant first-half performance.
- Few expected such a comprehensive statement win against a much higher-ranked side.
Similar Words/Phrases
- To lay down a marker
- An emphatic win
- To announce yourself
Learn More
- Listen to our podcast from Day 10 of the 2026 World Cup
- Translate it or use it in a sentence on our glossary
- Read more about this phrase from our post from 2024
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