something guaranteed to be successful
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
sure′ thing′,
- something that is or is supposed to be a certain success, as a bet or a business venture:He thinks that real estate is a sure thing.
- something assured;
certainty:It's a sure thing that he'll refuse to cooperate. - surely;
for sure;
O.K.;
roger (often used as an interjection). - 1830–40, American.
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