home and hosed
(Australia, New Zealand, figurative) Having safely reached one's target.
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(Australia, New Zealand, figurative) Having safely reached one's target.
: ''The judge summed up in our favour. He almost instructed for an acquittal. We're home and hosed, mate.''
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(Australia, New Zealand, horseracing, figurative) Assured of winning.
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