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N2
〜にきまっている
Meaning
Expresses absolute conviction that something is certainly so, even without presenting solid grounds. As in 「無理にきまっている」, a casual expression stating the speaker's assertive feeling.
Examples
- そんなうまい話は、嘘にきまっている A deal that good is surely a lie.
- 練習もしないで勝てるわけがない。負けるにきまっている There's no way to win without practicing. He's bound to lose.