in the refrigerator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Of a game: having its outcome beyond a doubt, despite the fact that time is remaining before the final buzzer.

Pronunciation

En-au-in the refrigerator.ogg

Word forms

in the refrigerator

Etymology

Coined by sportscaster Chick Hearn.

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