sure as the sun is going to come up tomorrow
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Surely; certainly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's going to stay there, and I'm going to be able to bank that money someday as sure as the sun is going to come up tomorrow.
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 the sun is going to come up tomorrow” mean?
Surely; certainly.
Is “sure as the sun is going to come up tomorrow” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.