to be sure

Idioms  

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.

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Example Sentences

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to be sure

He wants to be sure he makes the right decision because, unlike the last time he stepped away from F1 in 2018, there will be no coming back this time when he leaves.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

That has also pushed its price to about 25 times forward earnings—a relatively rich valuation, to be sure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Not your typical work lunch, to be sure, but in these atypical times, it ain’t easy staying green.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

Be sure to check your local branch to be sure.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

When it was too dark to be sure of her direction, she brought the oar inside and wriggled down between the baskets of food.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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