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nailed-on

British

adjective

slang certain, definite; guaranteed to be successful

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nailed-on

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

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

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

With De Bruyne in their team, anything is possible and that's why Arsenal are by no means nailed-on champions just yet.

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2023

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