English Reference
Idiom idiom

of course


A phrase used to say 'yes' with certainty, or to show that something is obvious and expected.


SIMPLE

“Of course I can help you with that.”

CONTEXTUAL

“If you ask me if I want coffee, I will say of course.”

COMPLEX

“The outcome was, of course, entirely predictable given the evidence presented during the long trial.”

Last updated April 22, 2026