Slang

up for grabs

This page is about the slang term up for grabs

Meaning

unclaimed and still available

For example

  • A few apartments are still up for grabs, but they're selling fast so you'll need to be quick if you want to buy one.

  • The teams are fighting hard, and victory is still up for grabs.

Quick Quiz

The position of party leader is up for grabs. The position

a. is still vacant

b. has been filled

c. no longer exists
a) is still vacant b) has been filled c) no longer exists

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Contributor: Matt Errey