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nailed-on

British

adjective

slang certain, definite; guaranteed to be successful

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nailed-on

Most people are thinking Brazil and Morocco are nailed-on to be the top two in Group C, but I actually think Scotland could nick a point off one of them too.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Josh Tongue elevated himself to a nailed-on starter with his hostility and ability to trouble the best players in the opposition.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

There are others who are ahead in their individual races, but they're nowhere near nailed-on like the class of 2017.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2025

Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park was always a shoo-in and England's Alex Mitchell was nailed-on to be the second scrum-half.

From BBC ● May 8, 2025

On paper, figure skating's team event is a nailed-on gold medal for Russian athletes.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2022

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