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sure thing

[/ʃʊr θɪŋ/]
noun/interjection
com certeza
1. An expression of agreement, affirmation, or certainty
A: Can you help me with this? B: Sure thing!
A: Você pode me ajudar com isso? B: Com certeza!
2. Something that is guaranteed to happen or succeed
Winning the lottery is no sure thing.
Ganhar na loteria não é algo garantido.
3. A person or outcome that can be relied upon
That horse is a sure thing to win the race.
Aquele cavalo é uma aposta certa para ganhar a corrida.
NYC Slang
for sure, no doubt, bet
Synonyms
definitelyabsolutelyfor surecertainlyyou betno problem
Antonyms
maybeuncertaindoubtfulprobably not

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com certeza
Most common informal affirmation
Rio de Janeiro
claro
Colloquial variant, more casual
São Paulo
pode crer
Urban slang alternative
Portugal
com certeza
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sure bet
a sure winner
a sure shot
lock, stock, and barrel
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