Shellacking

B2 16+

Synonyms of shellacking

Antonyms of shellacking

Collocations of shellacking

shellacking defeat
Frequency: 80 %

The team suffered a shellacking defeat in the championship game.

shellacking victory
Frequency: 70 %

Despite being the underdogs, they managed to pull off a shellacking victory.

shellacking loss
Frequency: 60 %

The company experienced a shellacking loss in profits this quarter.

shellacking performance
Frequency: 50 %

The singer delivered a shellacking performance that left the audience in awe.

Idiomatic Expressions for shellacking

  • Phrase: give someone a shellacking
    Meaning: to defeat or beat someone decisively
    Usage: The boxer gave his opponent a shellacking in the ring.