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nail down: idiomatic verb. to make sure, settle, make certain
Examples:
"My son could finally nail down the entrance exam to Julliard School after a number of unsuccessful applications in the last three years."
"The attorney nailed down the contract as he wanted after a long negotiation with the client."
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