nailed-on

adjective

slang��certain, definite; guaranteed to be successful

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

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The strength and depth England have, looking ahead 18-19 months to the World Cup, there is only one nailed-on starter and that is Jordan Pickford.

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

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