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nailed-on

British

adjective

slang certain, definite; guaranteed to be successful

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nailed-on

A fully fit Stones is a nailed-on starter for England this summer.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

While there has been much speculation in recent weeks as to who would receive a pick, players like Lowry, Rahm, Aberg and Hovland looked nailed-on for selection.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025

Some, perhaps subconsciously, still see them as a nailed-on win with only the margin up for discussion.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2025

The modelling is not a nailed-on prediction or projection.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023

TMS commentator Daniel Norcross: "Jamie Smith is a nailed-on certainty to be playing cricket for England in four years."

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2023

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