Meaning & use
sure thing
Something that is certain to happen or succeed, with no real risk of failure.
See it in a sentence
Investing all his savings in one stock is far from a sure thing.
Everyone assumed the veteran player's selection to the team was a sure thing.
A note on using this word
As an interjection, 'sure thing' is also used casually to mean 'yes, certainly,' as an enthusiastic way to agree.
Words with a similar meaning
certaintygiven
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Words with an opposite meaning
gamblelong shot
Another way to use it
2. interjection
Used informally to agree readily to a request, meaning 'yes, of course.'
"Could you grab some milk on your way home?" "Sure thing!"
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