one thing is (for) sure

idiom

: it is certain : certainly
One thing is (for) sure, we'll never eat there again.

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Despite all this upheaval, one thing is for sure: there will be no shortage of star power on the front rows, with the likes of Prada, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani sure to bring our their A-list fans. Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 Only time will tell if Jeremiah's prediction is correct, but one thing is for sure: Wilson would have to thrive in order to keep fans from pounding the table for Dart to start. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 For all of life’s impermanence and uncertainty, one thing is for sure. Jack Barlow, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025 With a drawstring and pockets on the shorts and 12 color options to choose from, one thing is for sure: this versatile set is a must-have for keeping cool and comfortable during the long dog days of summer. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for one thing is (for) sure

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“One thing is (for) sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20thing%20is%20%28for%29%20sure. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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