dead certs
Absolutely certain outcomes
Dead certs is the plural of dead cert, British slang for something considered absolutely certain to happen or succeed.
A dead cert is a sure thing—originally from horse racing, where a dead cert was a horse supposedly guaranteed to win.
The favorite was a dead cert until she stumbled at the final hurdle.
It's a dead cert he'll get the promotion.
- guaranteesPromises ensuring specific outcomes
- bankersFinancial institution employees
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- sure thingsGuaranteed outcomes
- safe betsLikely winning wagers
slam dunks · done deal · surety · foregone conclusion · inevitability · locks · shoo-ins · no brainer · bets · predictability · infallibility · reliability · money in the bank · wager · bookmaker · belief · reliance · trust
dead certslongshots
Unlikely winners
long shots · outside chances · wild cards · toss-ups · gambles
dead certspunts
Kicks away possession
flyers · speculation · crapshoot · roll of the dice · leap of faith
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