English Explanatory Dictionary

sure-fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Guaranteed to work or happen.

Word forms

sure-fire more sure-fire most sure-fire surefire

Etymology

From sure + fire, originally used to denote the efficacy of firearms (rifles) to fire.

Related words

foolproof
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