ENGLISH
REFERENCE

no doubt

idiom
Meaning

you use this when you are quite sure that something is true or will happen.


Origin

disputed origin

Inherited from Middle English ne doute, a calque of Old French saunz doute, itself borrowed unadapted into Middle English.

Examples
SIMPLE

There is no doubt that it will rain today.

CONTEXTUAL

She has worked so hard on this project that there is no doubt she will succeed.

COMPLEX

Given the overwhelming evidence presented during the trial, there is no doubt in the jury's mind that the defendant is guilty.

Last updated April 22, 2026