home and hosed

English

Pronunciation

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Adjective

home and hosed (not comparable)

1. (Australia, New Zealand, horseracing, figuratively) Assured of winning.
2. (Australia, New Zealand, figuratively) Having safely reached one's target.
   • 1988, Evil Angels, 01:40:00

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

Synonyms

• home and dry

Coordinate terms

• home free