Definition
(-It's red, isn't it?) -It sure is!: (-It's red, isn't it?) -Definitely! Absolutely! Damn straight it is! It certainly is!
"It sure is" is often shortened to just "Sure is".
(-Can you do something for me?) -I sure can!: (-Can you do something for me?) -I certainly, definitely, absolutely can!
(This) sure doesn't (look good!): (This) certainly doesn't, definitely doesn't (look good!)
- "Brent : He sure is."
- "Brent : It sure is, Moira."
- "Ray : I sure can, Moira."
- "Ray : I sure can Brent."
- "Stephen : Sure is."
- "Philip : Yeah, and this sure doesn't feel like Angelina Jolie."
- "Harold : Sure you can, sweetie."
- "Candy : I sure can, Brent."
Still unsure of the best way to use 'It sure is'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.