a dead cert

noun

British, informal
: something that is certain
They're a dead cert to win.

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Landing a space on BAFTA’s film not in the English language list was seen as practically a dead cert, but there was hope Kapadia would be recognized in the director category and perhaps even original screenplay. Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025

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“A dead cert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20dead%20cert. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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