dead-bang

American  

[ded-bang] / ˈdɛdˌbæŋ /

adverb

1. totally; absolutely.

2. (of a location) exactly; precisely or squarely.

3. so as to be an open-and-shut case, in the context of a crime or civil infraction.

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adjective

1. total; absolute, utter, out-and-out.

2. precise; exact.

3. (of a case in court) open-and-shut.

Example Sentences

“Someone had told me it was a dead-bang case. A slam dunk. It’s no problem. You don’t have to think to do this case,” Oduye said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

In “The Night Fire” there’s a dead-bang case with a confession and a DNA match, and you can knock down both of them if your lawyer is smart.

From Washington Post

Mesereau told jurors that Constand “dead-bang lied.”

From Washington Post

“This is an absolute dead-bang, winning opportunity, and I hope you will find it in your wisdom to approve it shortly,” Wynn told lawmakers, saying professional sports would be a cornerstone to the stability of Nevada tourism.

From Seattle Times

“This is absolute dead-bang, winning opportunity, and I hope you will find it in your wisdom to approve it shortly,” Wynn told lawmakers, saying professional sports would be a cornerstone to the stability of Nevada tourism.

From Washington Times