one thing is (for) sure

idiom

: it is certain : certainly

One thing is (for) sure, we'll never eat there again.

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But one thing is for sure – people with skin in the game are paying attention. —

John Werner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 While there's no way to know whether Krypto will bring the same success to Superman's premiere on July 11, as a fan put it on X, one thing is for sure. —

Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024 Regardless of what December brings, one thing is for sure: There’s no better time to plan a long weekend out of town. —

Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024 In the case of Old Commonwealth, as with nearly every brand, the truth probably lands somewhere in the middle, but one thing is for sure—this whiskey can verifiably be traced back to Julian Van Winkle II of Pappy Van Winkle fame. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for one thing is (for) sure

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