Sure thing

interjection

Used to agree with something or to say yes.

Can you help me with this? - Sure thing.
Visual representation of "sure thing" - Used to agree with something or to say yes.

Often appears as...

  • sure thing
  • i'll do it

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

Something that is certain to happen or to be true.

Despite the odds, their victory is a sure thing.
Visual representation of "sure thing" - Something that is certain to happen or to be true.

Often appears as...

  • bet on the sure thing
  • it's a sure thing
interjection

Used to agree with something or to say yes.

Can you help me with this? - Sure thing.
Visual representation of "sure thing" - Used to agree with something or to say yes.

Often appears as...

  • sure thing
  • i'll do it

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

Something that is certain to happen or to be true.

Despite the odds, their victory is a sure thing.
Visual representation of "sure thing" - Something that is certain to happen or to be true.

Often appears as...

  • bet on the sure thing
  • it's a sure thing
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Visual representation of "sure thing"
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Informal Yes

Use 'sure thing' informally to show agreement or to accept a request in a friendly way.

Illustration for Informal Yes
Could you lend me a pen? - Sure thing!
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Positive Assurance

'Sure thing' conveys a positive response that you can rely on, with more certainty than a simple 'yes'.

Illustration for Positive Assurance
Will you be at the party? - Sure thing!
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American Slang

'Sure thing' is commonly used in American English and is recognized as American slang internationally.

Illustration for American Slang
Do you want to see a movie later? - Sure thing!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Yes

Use 'sure thing' informally to show agreement or to accept a request in a friendly way.

Illustration for Informal Yes
Could you lend me a pen? - Sure thing!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Assurance

'Sure thing' conveys a positive response that you can rely on, with more certainty than a simple 'yes'.

Illustration for Positive Assurance
Will you be at the party? - Sure thing!
LampPro Tip 3/3

American Slang

'Sure thing' is commonly used in American English and is recognized as American slang internationally.

Illustration for American Slang
Do you want to see a movie later? - Sure thing!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Yes

Use 'sure thing' informally to show agreement or to accept a request in a friendly way.

Illustration for Informal Yes
Could you lend me a pen? - Sure thing!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Assurance

'Sure thing' conveys a positive response that you can rely on, with more certainty than a simple 'yes'.

Illustration for Positive Assurance
Will you be at the party? - Sure thing!
LampPro Tip 3/3

American Slang

'Sure thing' is commonly used in American English and is recognized as American slang internationally.

Illustration for American Slang
Do you want to see a movie later? - Sure thing!
Visual representation of the word "Sure thing"

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