a sure thing

noun

: the thing that is certain (to happen)

It's a sure thing that they'll win.

Examples of a sure thing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nithya Raman’s campaign for mayor was far from a sure thing, with incumbent Karen Bass racking up most of the endorsements and reality TV star Spencer Pratt stealing the media spotlight during the primary. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Even if there were a surprise Supreme Court vacancy in the coming weeks, lame-duck confirmations while Republicans still remain in power aren’t a sure thing. — Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

None is a sure thing, and three of the five could stay in college. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Once dominant, the Greyhounds are now struggling to earn a promotion slot that once seemed like a sure thing. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for a sure thing

• anything
• colouring
• everything
• nuzzling
• snorkeling
• splattering
• superstring
• underwing
• worshiping
• bing
• bring
• ching