sure enough

Related to sure enough: To be at a loss, somehow or other, belabor the point, give pause

sure enough

As expected or anticipated. I figured he wouldn't last much longer in the company. Sure enough, he handed in his resignation this morning.
See also: enough, sure
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sure enough

Actually, as one might have thought, as in Sure enough, the plane was three hours late. [Mid-1500s]
See also: enough, sure
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

sure eˈnough

exactly as expected or as somebody said: She said she was going to give up her job and, sure enough, she did. They said it would rain, and, sure enough, it did.
See also: enough, sure
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

sure enough

As one might have expected; certainly.
See also: enough, sure
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • enough is as good as a feast
  • have had enough
  • enough and some to spare
  • this
  • know enough to come in out of the rain
  • come in out of the rain, know enough to
  • be man enough
  • man enough to (do something)
  • enough to be going on with
  • enough/something to be going on with
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