nailed-on
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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.
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There are others who are ahead in their individual races, but they're nowhere near nailed-on like the class of 2017.
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Rugby Union Weekly: A concern at the lack of nailed-on starters?
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Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park was always a shoo-in and England's Alex Mitchell was nailed-on to be the second scrum-half.
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Tuipulotu was tipped as a nailed-on British and Irish Lion, Graham was entering that category after Italy were unable to contain his dazzling footwork in round one, and Russell is the frontrunner to wear the 10 shirt in the summer.
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