to be sure

1. 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

“At the end of the prayer I always ask God to be sure that the scoreboard indicates that the Ramblers have the big W,” she told the Chicago Tribune.

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Banks are generally closed, though it’s worth checking with your local branch to be sure.

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Banks are generally closed, though it’s worth checking with your local branch to be sure.

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So he contacted James just to be sure.

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Now she wants to be sure she can walk freely in old age, remain active and maybe one day chase after her children should she choose to start a family.

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