make certain (that) something

To check something in order to confirm that it is true, correct, or happening. I just want to make certain that our meeting is still on for tomorrow morning. Will you make certain that our bags are on the train?

make ˈcertain (that...)

find out whether something is definitely true: I think there’s a bus at 8 o’clock but you’d better call to make certain.

See also: certain, make

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See also:

better late than never
leave the door open
leave the door open for
leave the door open for (something or doing something)
take the chance (to do something)
take the occasion
take the occasion (to do something)
take the opportunity (to do something)
caught in the moment
have one eye/half an eye on something

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