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adjective

slang certain, definite; guaranteed to be successful

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby nailed-on

nail-biting, nail bomb, nailbrush, nailclipper, nail down, nailed-on, nail enamel, nailer, nailer joist, nail file, nailhead

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How to use nailed-on in a sentence

To their gaze was presented no indiscriminately-nailed-on boards or cleats, which they so well remembered.
The Winning Touchdown|Lester Chadwick