"That's for sure" is an expression used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain. It is often said to confirm agreement or underline the truth of a statement, as in the phrase, "The movie was funny, that's for sure."
Translations
eso seguro
dat is zeker
això segur
c'est certain
das ist sicher
Etymology
The phrase "that's for sure" originates from the English language, combining the demonstrative 'that' with the certainty phrase 'for sure.' It reflects a straightforward way to assert confidence or agreement, with 'for sure' itself dating back to the 19th century as a colloquialism meaning 'certainly' or 'definitely.' Did you know? The use of 'for sure' has been popularized in casual speech to emphasize trustworthiness or undeniable facts.
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"That's for sure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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