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clincher
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clincher
(noun)
clincher
/
ˈ
klɪntʃɚ/
noun
clincher
/
ˈ
klɪntʃɚ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLINCHER
[
singular
]
informal
:
a fact or statement that makes something certain or final
This delicious soup is bound to impress guests. And here's the
clincher
: it's very easy to make. [=the fact that the soup is easy to make makes it especially appealing]
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