sure as eggs is eggs

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Meaning · English

Most certainly.

Register: colloquial

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

At this time of year, sure as eggs is eggs, the TV starts filling with Christmas ads for toys.

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 eggs is eggs” mean?

Most certainly.

Is “sure as eggs is eggs” formal or informal?

sure as eggs is eggs is generally colloquial.