to be sure

Idioms and Phrases

Undoubtedly, certainly, of course, as in The coat is expensive, to be sure, but it's bound to last longer than a cheap one . This idiom was first recorded in 1657.

Example Sentences

I have deserved it to-be-sure, but I do not know how it has happened.

From Project Gutenberg

To-be-sure, no girl ever said she herself, had seen this sight, but she had "heard about it from a last year's girl."

From Project Gutenberg

A very common word, to-be-sure, and well understood as to its application.

From Project Gutenberg

To-be-sure, the child was a sweet little thing; but they need not make such a rout about it.

From Project Gutenberg

It was right to assist people in distress, to-be-sure; but to risk his own life he did not think to be his duty.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• absolutely
• assuredly
• certainly
• clearly
• definitely
• evidently
• indeed
• inevitably
• inexorably
• plainly
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably