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

While confirming DR Congo had turned a corner, he warned it was too soon to be sure the outbreak was over.

From BBC

Disturbing, to be sure, and a grim sign of the times.

From Los Angeles Times

He said jurors would have to be sure that when Mr Sharif, by his own admission, beat Sara, he meant to cause her “at least serious harm”.

From BBC

Olsen: And now I have to be sure to ask you simply about the song “Defying Gravity.”

From Los Angeles Times

Others suggest Reeves wants reform but also wants to be sure of a full political backing from the neighbours at No 10.

From BBC

Related Words

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