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

If charismatic new owner Ryan Smith can put on a good sell job, perhaps Marner decides to take a chance on an up-and-coming team rather than a sure thing? —James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025

Travis Hunter being taken No. 2 seems like a sure thing for the Cleveland Browns, but the team may also address its quarterback situation and defense. —Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Despite the former Penn State Nittany Lion ruling the league last season in Philadelphia’s backfield and the Eagles dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs in dominating fashion in the Super Bowl, Saquon landing in Philly last year wasn’t a sure thing. —Scott King, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

The man with more hits than anyone in MLB history should be considered a sure thing, right? —Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025

Rhymes for a sure thing

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