a sure thing

noun

: the thing that is certain (to happen)
It's a sure thing that they'll win.

Examples of a sure thing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rare is the business that allows a sure thing to be brought to market by someone else. John Tamny, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The bottom line: Odds aren't oracular — even a 99% chance is not a sure thing. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 Botswana is a sure thing among safari destinations: dense with wildlife, dotted with spacious, designer lodges and regulated to avoid swarming the animals with a group of vehicles. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 Between the lines: Power providers are eyeing similar nuclear revivals around the country, but the industry's renaissance is far from a sure thing. Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sure thing 

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“A sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sure%20thing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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