Definitions

sure thing

NOUN

certain thing

Synonyms

WEAK

all sewn up belief cert certainty cinch dead certainty definiteness destiny foregone conclusion lock open and shut case positiveness rain or shine safe bet shoo-in small risk sure bet surety

Example Sentences

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AbbVie is making a pricey bet that they will prove to work safely—no sure thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but I resist it when someone says, ‘Oh, I’m sure things are different now.’

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve had to get out of bed sometimes to make sure things in the kitchen were evenly spaced enough.

From Literature

It takes a lot of time to make sure things are so synchronized and super sharp.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fredrick—if I may call you that —don’t be afraid. We are here to help make sure things go well.”

From Literature