be sure
idiom
—used to tell someone not to forget to do something
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Prepare Bathrooms Before hosting guests, be sure that all high-traffic areas (such as bathrooms) receive proper maintenance.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Just be sure to weigh the long-term credit consequences against your current financial situation and explore all available options before committing to debt resolution.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Tashun would be sure to choke on that.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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