make sure
idiom
: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.
They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.
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For upholstery stains, make sure to wash away the soap thoroughly with a dish towel soaked in warm water.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
And make sure your toddler is dinner-ready for Grandma's house in a dapper flannel long-sleeve shirt for only $10.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Also make sure to check out the Sun Sentinel’s game predictions for Thursday night.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Also, make sure to keep the extension cord elevated above the snow so that moisture doesn't cause the snow blower to short out.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
And make sure your toddler is dinner-ready for Grandma's house in a dapper flannel long-sleeve shirt for only $10.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Also make sure to check out the Sun Sentinel’s game predictions for Thursday night.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Also, make sure to keep the extension cord elevated above the snow so that moisture doesn't cause the snow blower to short out.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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