nailed-on

British

adjective

slang certain, definite; guaranteed to be successful

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nailed-on

The Wolves match feels like a nailed-on clean sheet and, given their current defensive form, you're hoping they can keep Thiago and Brentford at bay too.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

Well, Chelsea are back on form after their FA Cup win over Villa - so this is a nailed-on Crystal Palace win.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2024

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

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023

Just one bad performance, in Joe Joyce's case a horrendous six rounds, can transport you from a nailed-on future world champion to a fighter out of his depth at the top level.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2023

Six nailed-on frontliners gone and yet they still won the last half-hour 10-3 and the match 32-19.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2023

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