beyond a shadow of doubt

beyond a shadow of doubt

Meaning

• to be certain about something's validity
• to be true or legitimate
• to be (something) without any doubt about it
• indubitably

Example Sentences

1. The government has clarified beyond a shadow of doubt that the people who have been evading taxes so far will be caught very soon.
2. I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he will not keep his word. That is why I did not lend him a single penny for his business.
3. The community leader mention that his people will not be resorting to any violence beyond a shadow of doubt.
4. My mother was convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that he was the best match for me. As usual, mothers are always right.
5. My grandmother was sure beyond a shadow of doubt that the ring belonged to her ancestors. She showed me pictures of her grandmother wearing it for her wedding.
6. When getting into such a huge contract you better be sure of this company beyond a shadow of doubt.
7. His guilt is now proved beyond a shadow of doubt.

Origin

The phrase plays on the words of there not even being a shadow of a doubt which just means that there is no doubt about that particular thing. It is speculated to have originated from the American English.