sure as shooting
Without any doubt
Sure as shooting means certainly or without a doubt—an emphatic way of expressing confidence that something will happen or is true.
The phrase evokes the reliability of a fired bullet reaching its target.
Sure as shooting, he'll be late again.
That dog will get into the trash, sure as shooting.
- certainFree from doubt
- dead certainUtterly confident in belief
- confidentSure of oneself
- indubitableImpossible to doubt
- inevitableCertain to occur
definite · without a doubt · unfailing · you bet · guaranteed · positive · absolute · mark my words · irrefutable · slam dunk · safe bet · undeniable · bet the farm · indisputable · confirmed · destined · plain as day · clear as crystal