knocking the chip off ones shoulder (verb) throw down the gauntlet: invite to do battle
Detalii: you run the gantlet but throw down the gauntlet
Sinonime: beyond doubt, cinched, clear-cut, clinched,
confirmed,
decided,
definite,
dependable, ensured,
fixed,
guaranteed, in the bag,
indubitable, insured,
irrefutable, made certain, nailed down, on ice,
pronounced, racked, sealed,
secure,
set,
settled, sewed up,
sure, surefire, undoubted, unquestionable
Antonime: doubted,
doubtful, feared,
uncertain