sure things
Guaranteed wins ahead
Sure things are outcomes considered certain or guaranteed.
In gambling, a sure thing is a bet you can't lose—though the phrase often carries irony, since nothing is truly certain.
The expression extends to any situation with a predictable result: The election looked like a sure thing until the scandal broke.
As a reply, "sure thing" is casual agreement: Can you help me move? —Sure thing.
Total, without qualification
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- inevitableCertain to occur
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
- undeniableImpossible to contradict
guaranteed · foregone conclusion · lock · cinch · shoo-in · slam dunk · no-brainer · safe bet
Formal repair promise
- pledgeBinding promise given
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- bondBinding tie or connection
- promiseCommitment to act
covenant · safeguard · backstop · security · collateral · certified · underwritten · locked-in
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- provenEstablished as fact
- solidFirm matter state
unfailing · steadfast · reliable · tried-and-true · rock-solid · steady · time-tested · bulletproof
Firmly held belief
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
cocksure · positive · convinced · unhesitating · unwavering · resolute · decisive · poised
absolute
Total, without qualification
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- inevitableCertain to occur
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
undeniable · guaranteed · foregone conclusion · lock · cinch · shoo-in · slam dunk · no-brainer · safe bet · dead cert
warranty
Formal repair promise
- pledgeBinding promise given
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- bondBinding tie or connection
promise · covenant · safeguard · backstop · security · collateral · certified · underwritten · locked-in · contractual
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- provenEstablished as fact
solid · unfailing · steadfast · reliable · tried-and-true · rock-solid · steady · time-tested · bulletproof · watertight
conviction
Firmly held belief
assertiveness · cocksure · positive · convinced · unhesitating · unwavering · resolute · decisive · poised · unflappable
- horse racingthoroughbred, horse racing, racehorse, flat race, horses
- reliablesmainstays, staples, standbys, stalwarts, dependables
- go-tosfavorites, staples, standbys, mainstays, regulars
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Wagers on uncertain outcomes
long shots · uncertainties · toss-ups · unknowns · coin flips
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Wagers on uncertain outcomes
speculations · Hail Marys · risks · crap shoots · long shots
sure, thing, things, surely, surer, surest, sureness, unsure, assure