Definition of 'cert'
Word forms: plural certs
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They looked certs for promotion earlier in the campaign but cannot find the net now. The Sun (2013)But this could be the last chance to land what has almost been a dead cert each race weekend. The Sun (2011)Swindon on form are promotion certs. The Sun (2012)Spot a funeral on the way to the racecourse and you're a dead cert. The Sun (2007)The Rams went from being promotion certs to missing the playoffs last season. The Sun (2015)He had a beard and dark hair, and so was a dead cert for the bad guy. Times, Sunday Times (2009)But the dead cert is Prime Suspect. Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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