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71sure thing — n. something that is absolutely certain. □ It’s a sure thing! You can’t lose! □ Well, it looks like the sure thing didn’t turn out to be so sure, after all …
72certain — adjective /sɜːtn,sɝtn,sɝʔn̩,ˈsɝtən,ˈsɝt̚n̩/ Sure, positive, not doubting. I was certain of my decision. Syn: sure Ant: uncertain See Also: certainty …
73sure-fire — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. Dependable, good, infallible; see excellent , reliable 2 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Informal Such as could not possibly fail or disappoint: certain, infallible, secure, sure, unerring, unfailing. See CERTAIN …
74certain — [ sə:t(ə)n, tɪn] adjective 1》 able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case. 2》 completely convinced of something. 3》 specific but not explicitly named or stated: certain problems. ↘not known to the reader or hearer: a certain Mr Percy …
75sure thing — 1. interjection a) A reply to thank you. Thanks a lot for your help. / Sure thing! b) An affirmative reply; yes; certainly. Can you finish by tomorrow? / Sure thing! 2 …
76sure — See certain, certainly, sure, surely See sure, surely …
77sure enough — Synonyms and related words: absolute, actual, apodictic, ascertained, attested, authentic, authenticated, bona fide, bound, candid, card carrying, categorically true, certain, certified, clear, clear and distinct, clear as day, conclusive,… …
78sure-fire — also surefire ADJ: ADJ n A sure fire thing is something that is certain to succeed or win. [INFORMAL] If something s a sure fire hit then Radio One will play it. ...a surefire best seller. Syn: guaranteed …
79sure-fire — /ˈʃɔ faɪə / (say shaw fuyuh) adjective Colloquial certain to succeed; assured: a sure fire winner for tomorrow s race. {US English (1900s) sure + fire (def. 15) …
80sure as hell — mod. absolutely certain. □ I’m sure as hell he’s the one. □ You sure as hell better get yourself over here …
