home and hosed

adjective

Assured of winning.

Meanings

adjectivehome and hosed (not comparable)
  1. AustraliaNew Zealandfigurativelynot comparablehobbiesAssured of winning.

    Synonyms: home and dry

  2. AustraliaNew Zealandfigurativelynot comparableHaving safely reached one's target.

    The judge summed up in our favour. He almost instructed for an acquittal. We're home and hosed, mate.

    1988, Evil Angels, 01:40:00

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveAssured of winning.

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