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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But one thing is for sure: Schools didn’t look the same back in the day. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 But given that Miran, if confirmed, will be sharing the table with Trump nemesis and Fed chair Jerome Powell, one thing is for sure: CEOs, CFOs, and anyone watching the economy closely will be hearing the name Stephen Miran quite a bit this year. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025 For all the controversy over Trump’s leadership style and communication methods, one thing is sure. Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 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 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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