the winner takes it all
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of to the victor go the spoils.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the winner takes it all” mean?
Synonym of to the victor go the spoils.
Is “the winner takes it all” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.