achieve a grand slam

/əˈtʃiːv ə ˌɡrænd ˈslæm/

verb phrase

  1. To win all the major championships or titles in a particular sport or competition.

    B2

    transitive

    • "Winning all four major tennis tournaments in a single calendar year is considered achieving a grand slam."B2
    • "The golfer achieved a career grand slam by winning all four major tournaments."B2
  2. To accomplish a major success in multiple areas simultaneously.

    B2

    informal

    • "She achieved a grand slam by winning the championship, getting a promotion, and publishing her book all in the same year."B2

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