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sure thing
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USAGE NOTE
This word must be preceded by the indefinite article in the sense shown in #3).
sure thing(
shuhr
thihng
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (used to express affirmation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. claro
Would you pass me that hammer? - Sure thing. Here you go.¿Me alcanzas ese martillo? - Claro. Toma.
b. por supuesto
Can you tell me how to get to Fore St.? - Sure thing, just take your next left.¿Me puede decir cómo llegar a la calle Fore? - Por supuesto, tome la siguiente izquierda.
c. cómo no
May I use your bathroom? - Sure thing. It's out back.¿Podría usar el baño? - Cómo no. Está al fondo.
2. (colloquial) (used in response to a thank you)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. de nada
Thanks for lending me your chemistry book. - Sure thing.Gracias por prestarme tu libro de química. - De nada.
b. no hay de qué
I just want to thank you for your understanding. - Sure thing. I know what you're going through is difficult.Solo quiero agradecerte por tu comprensión. - No hay de qué. Sé que lo que estás experimentando es difícil.
c. a la orden (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Thank you for all your help. - Sure thing.Gracias por toda tu ayuda. - A la orden.
a. algo seguro
It's not a sure thing yet, but I think I'm going to be nominated for an award for the movie.Todavía no es algo seguro, pero creo que me van a nominar para un premio por la película.
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