sure as the sun is going to come up tomorrow

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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.