to be sure

[to be sure] {adv. phr.}

Without a doubt; certainly; surely.

* /"Didn't you say Mr. Smith would take us home?" "Oh, yes. To be sure, I did."/ — Often used before a clause beginning with "but".

* /He works slowly, to be sure, but he does a good job./

* /To be sure, Jim is a fast skater, but he is not good at doing figures./

Syn.: OF COURSE.

Tags:

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


	↑ Grab this Headline Animator Subscribe to Learn American Idioms day-by-day by Email

	See also »
	American Idioms American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms is based on original book by ... Dictionary of American Idioms in doubt [in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. * /When in ... A Dictionary of American Idioms no doubt [no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. * /No doubt Susan was the ... A Dictionary of American Idioms sure as shooting [sure as shooting] certainly, for certain, for sure, sure, surely, sure enough {adj.} sure as ... www.sky-net-eye.com for sure [for sure] or [for certain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without doubt; certainly; surely. * /He couldn't ... A Dictionary of American Idioms good [good] See: AS GOOD AS, AS GOOD AS ONE GETS, BUT GOOD, DO ONE GOOD, ... A Dictionary of American Idioms all very well [all very well] {adj.} All right; very good and correct; very true. - Usually followed ... A Dictionary of American Idioms

	Latest news »
	RSS-feeds We have added RSS functionality to the site. At present you can subscribe to any of the following RSS feeds: search (keywords), ... Warm Wishes! Sky-net-eye.com Team Wishes You all the Best in 2009!