be someone's to lose
top dog
win
carry off
clear out
winnability
crown
handcuff artist
win back
favourite
locksmith
dog in the hunt
compete
win the day
at stake
triumph
squeeze out
overcome
prize
have the best of it
contest
competition
clean sweep
winningly
seduce
scalp
contender
harvest
rival
competitor
upset
challenger
contestee
trophy
fancy one's chances
winnable
convincible
carry the day
victorious
winning
take up the cudgels
on ice
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
best
walk away with
wipe the floor with someone
measure strength
winner, winner, chicken dinner
walk off with
favorite