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nailed to the wall

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nailed to the wall - [like a trophy] Said of a bug finally eliminated after protracted, and even heroic, effort.

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Suddenly I see them spring into the air, and behold the looking-glass, which is nailed to the wall, sticking fast upon the ceiling.

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