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be a sure thing
To be certain to happen; to be a probable outcome. It's a sure thing that they'll hire you—I just confirmed it with the recruiter. She's the most popular candidate, so it's a sure thing that she'll become student council president. Trust me, when it comes to gambling, there's no sure thing.
be a sure thing
(American & Australian informal) to be certain to happen or to succeed It's a sure thing she'll buy the most expensive jacket in the store. His re-election is hardly a sure thing.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Tabatha | | TAB-a-thə | English |
Jesse | | ['dʒesi] | |
EcrİN | | - | Turkish |
Wenona | | wə-NON-ə | English (Rare) |
Springer | | ['spriŋə] | |
Felicidad | | fe-lee-thee-DHAHD (Spanish), fe-lee-see-DHAHD (Latin American Spanish) | Spanish |