to be sure

Idioms and Phrases

Undoubtedly, certainly, of course, as in The coat is expensive, to be sure, but it's bound to last longer than a cheap one . This idiom was first recorded in 1657.

Example Sentences

There are powerful moments, to be sure, surrounding the human drama, but, though moral questions are duly considered, the political drama registers less intensely — apart from it all seeming more than a little mad.

From Los Angeles Times

“When you think about markets and where we want to be sure that we have IndyCar long term, this is a place we want to invest in for sure.”

From Los Angeles Times

They decided to tap an expert — just to be sure, mind you.

From Los Angeles Times

And to be sure, a significant portion of the viewing public scarfs these characters and their nasty business like candy corn.

From Los Angeles Times

"We were practicing the street parties and the haka just to be sure that she was properly welcome to the northern territories," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• absolutely
• assuredly
• certainly
• clearly
• definitely
• evidently
• indeed
• inevitably
• inexorably
• plainly
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably