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for\ certain
• for sure
• for certain
adv. phr.
1. Without doubt; certainly; surely.

He couldn't tell for sure from a distance whether it was George or Tom.

He didn't know for certain which bus to take.

I know for certain that he has a car.

2. slang
Certain.

"that car is smashed so badly it's no good any more." "that's for sure!"

Compare: sure thing

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