Often used in sports to describe a team or player winning with ease and dominance. She romped home to victory in the tennis finals, not dropping a single set.
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Figurative Meaning
Can be used metaphorically to describe any easy success, not limited to sports. The mayor romped home to a landslide victory in the election.
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Not Literal
It doesn't involve actual running; it's a metaphor for achieving something without struggle. After months of hard work, their project romped home well ahead of the deadline.