Idiom
play a blinder
Meanings
To perform extremely well; to give an outstanding performance.
Definition
To do something extremely well and impress everyone.
If you play a blinder, you perform exceptionally well, often better than expected. It is commonly used for sports or any situation where someone delivers an outstanding performance. The phrase emphasizes strong results and positive attention from others.
Examples
- She played a blinder in the final and won the match easily.
- Our goalkeeper played a blinder and kept us in the game.
- I was nervous, but I played a blinder in the interview.
- The band played a blinder last night and the audience went wild.
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