make sure
Idioms-
Make certain, establish something without doubt, as in Make sure all the doors are locked . It is also put as make sure of , as in Before you make that speech, make sure of your facts . This usage was first recorded in 1565.
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make sure of . Act so as to be certain of something, as in He wanted to make sure of his own district before seeking support elsewhere . This usage was first recorded in 1673.
Example Sentences
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Interest earned on savings, bonds and CDs is generally taxed at ordinary income rates, so consult a tax professional to make sure how you can avoid sliding into a higher tax bracket.
From MarketWatch
"We know very well what we need to do. We need to make sure that we're ready for this game, both physically and mentally."
From BBC
"We were very well prepared and made sure everything just went right."
From BBC
Once both dogs are comfortable with each other, you can bring them in the house, but make sure each dog has space to be alone and unbothered by the other dog if possible.
One prosecutor’s email in this time period says that prior to any move to “fire off subpoenas for so many members,” he needed to “make sure Jack’s aware.”
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