Etymology

are you sure you're sure

Today it means: A way to ask if someone is certain about something. Full definition →

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The story

Popularized by SpongeBob SquarePants in the show of the same name's episode "Hide and Then What Happens?", where he asks Mrs. Puff multiple times if she's sure she won't help him hide.

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