Unit9:Certainty and Doubt Flashcards
1
Q
make sure
A
make certain
to determine something to be true
2
Q
for sure
A
certainly, definitely
3
Q
(there are)no ifs, ands, or buts about it
A
(it’s) absolutely certain
4
Q
mark my words
A
about this, I’m certain
5
Q
bet on it
A
to be guaranteed by some one, to be certain about
6
Q
believe in
A
to trust, to have faith in
7
Q
take at someone’s word
A
to accept or believe someone’s promise
8
Q
take someone’s word for it
A
accept what someone says as true
9
Q
give the benefit of the doubt
A
to believe someone until there is clear proof of an error or a lie
10
Q
give me a break
A
don’t expect me to believe;
Don’t give me that
