词组 | dead cert |
释义 | dead cert noun a certainty. Originally sporting and gambling usage UK, 1889a dead certslang Someone who is almost certain to do a certain thing or to succeed in a particular area. Sally is the most qualified candidate by far, so she's a dead cert for the promotion. a dead ˈcert(informal) a person or thing that is certain to win, succeed, etc: ‘Would you ever bet money on a horse?’ ‘No, not unless it was a dead cert.’ Dead here means complete or total. Cert is a short form of certainty. |
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