I'm sure

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sure.

“— Uh!...I'm sure!...”

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Meanings

phrase
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sure.
  2. sarcasticusuallyUsed to emphasise an apology, acknowledgement, etc.

    — Huh, sorry I'm sure.

    1 more example

    — Hey, you're standing too close to me.

  3. datedidiomaticUsed as an interjection to indicate denial or contradiction in response to an assertion or accusation.

    — Uh!...I'm sure!...

    1 more example

    — You're just using that as an excuse to ditch class and go surfing.

Cite this entry
APA

I'm sure. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I'm%20sure

MLA

“I'm sure.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I'm%20sure. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “I'm sure,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I'm%20sure.

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