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no contest 
1. Lit. [in games] a situation where one team fails to appear for a competition. It was declared no contest because the opposing team was stuck in traffic out on the expressway.
2. Fig. a situation where the winner-to-be of a contest is obvious even before holding the contest. It was no contest. The wrestler was so big and strong that no one could have defeated him.

not going to win any beauty contests

Fig. homely; ugly. Fred isn't going to win any beauty contests, but he's smart and considerate and he does well at his job. This old truck of mine is not going to win any beauty contests, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
See also: any, beauty, going, win
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Asked whether or not he would have his contract automatically extended or whether it would be a contestable process, Henry said: "It's not my decision.
Henry wants to stay with Kiwis by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
NZNO has received $74,000 from the Employment Relations Education (ERE) Contestable Fund to boost Maori involvement in NZNO and at their workplaces.
Initiative to boost Maori members' involvement by Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand
Woking will think they are fortunate that there are only two relegation places that seem contestable after a miserable run has left them without a win in their last seven matches.
Football: Grecians all set to grab the glory in local derby; Blue ... by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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