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What does it mean?
He definitely has what he needs.
In plain terms
He has the right things.
What can you take from it?
Certainty about someone's competence.

Where it applies

  • making recommendations
  • vouching for someone

Putting it to work

  • endorsements
  • briefing others

Questions to consider

  • How do you know?
  • Who would you trust?

Another view

Certainty might be misplaced.

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