sure

as sure as eggs (are/is eggs) (British & Australian, old-fashioned)

something that you say when you are certain about what is going to happen or what someone will do. He'll be back again next week asking for more money, sure as eggs is eggs.

See also: egg

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.

See also: thing

a safe bet (British, American & Australian, American)

1. something that you are certain will happen. It's a safe bet that those two will settle down and have children. Wheeler is a sure bet for a place on the team.

(British, American & Australian, American)

2. someone or something that you are certain will win or succeed. She is still a safe bet for re-election. Simplicity of design is a sure bet in the fashion world.

See also: bet, safe

sure as hell (American & Australian, very informal)

something that you say to emphasize that you are very angry or determined about something. I sure as hell wish I'd never asked him to my house.

See also: hell

sure thing (American, informal)

something that you say in order to agree to someone's request. 'Can you give me a ride tomorrow morning?' 'Sure thing - no problem.'

See also: thing

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for sure

without any doubt. We're coming to visit you for sure this summer.

Usage notes: often used in the form that's for sure: They don't want any of us there this weekend, that's for sure.

you bet your (sweet) ass

you bet

sure as hell

surely. He may not be a college graduate, but he sure as hell knows how to run a business.

See also: hell

sure enough

as expected. He said he left the book on the desk, and sure enough, there it was.

See also: enough