Sure of oneself
Self-confident, as in Now that Mary’s graduated she’s much more sure of herself. This expression uses sure in the sense of “confident” or “secure,” a usage dating from the mid-1400s.
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adjective, surer, surest. 1. free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one’s data. 2. confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 3. convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person’s guilt. 4. assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 5. worthy […]
- Surest
adjective, surer, surest. 1. free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one’s data. 2. confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 3. convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person’s guilt. 4. assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 5. worthy […]
- Surete
noun 1. la [lah] /lɑ/ (Show IPA) the criminal investigation department of the French government.
- Sure-thing
noun 1. something that is or is supposed to be a certain success, as a bet or a business venture: He thinks that real estate is a sure thing. 2. something assured; certainty: It’s a sure thing that he’ll refuse to cooperate. interjection 3. surely; for sure; O.K. adverb 1. (sentence substitute) (mainly US) all […]
- Surety
noun, plural sureties. 1. security against loss or damage or for the fulfillment of an obligation, the payment of a debt, etc.; a pledge, guaranty, or bond. 2. a person who has made himself or herself responsible for another, as a sponsor, godparent, or bondsman. 3. the state or quality of being sure. 4. certainty. […]