sure as eggs

English

Etymology

A shortened form of sure as eggs is eggs.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

sure as eggs (not comparable)

1. (simile, colloquial) surely; doubtlessly
   • 1991, Knut Faldbakken, Insect summer:

     "Pity for you though, all the same, you could have tried your luck there — she'll open her legs for grammar-school boys, sure as eggs."
     "But if she's not much to look at anyway," I said […]