a sure thing

noun

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

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After all, coaches want a sure thing when millions are being spent on revenue sharing and name, image and likeness compensation. Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 So biking is more of a sure thing than water adventure. Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026 The playoffs wasn’t a sure thing. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 Still, a Season 3 was still not a sure thing, and Poehler was pregnant again. Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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