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n. (sure thing English)
Usage examples of "sure things".
When Shaw had been killed, Fitzhugh had been sure things would get better at last.
Every tenant was quite sure things would be different when the reins got into his hands--there was to be a millennial abundance of new gates, allowances of lime, and returns of ten per cent.
He scooted to the door, opened it a crack to make sure things were clear, and stepped outside.
He was of that sturdy, conservative group of people who play only sure things, and purchase only gilt-edged securities, and find happiness in the clipping of coupons and the foreclosing of mortgages.
Johnson had been around earlier, answering questions and generally making sure things were going okay.
It takes concentration to work this want-generator and watch the screen to be sure things aren't getting out of hand.
Mike intends to find out why, and make sure things turn out that way.