sure as death
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Most certainly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It was naething to make a wark about. It was just yon windy yonder in the library that is nae windy. And it was open as sure's death. You may laugh if you like. Is that a' she's wantin' wi' me?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sure as death” mean?
Most certainly.
Is “sure as death” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.