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I'm sure

idiom

Used as an interjection to indicate denial or contradiction in response to an assertion or accusation.


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Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    I'm not being funny

    Used as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or malicious.

  2. 02

    I'm not telling you

    Used to express that someone doesn't need to know something, typically because it is a secret (sometimes used as a way to attempt to hide someone's wrongdoing); may also be used when someone tries to ask for answers while doing an assignment or examination, or private or confidential information, including passwords.

  3. 03

    I'm not the one

    A warning to an individual who has greatly offended one's dignity or has acted or spoken insolently.

  4. 04

    if I'm honest

    to be honest

  5. 05

    if I'm not there, start without me

    I am not interested in the event and do not plan to attend.

  6. 06

    sure enough

    Just as one would expect.

  7. 07

    to be sure

    Certainly, undoubtedly, admittedly, surely.

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