surefire
[ shoor-fahyuhr, shur- ]
/ ˈʃʊərˌfaɪər, ˈʃɜr- /
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adjective
sure to work; foolproof: a surefire moneymaking scheme.
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sure-fire
adjective
(usually prenominal) informal certain to succeed or meet expectations; assured
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