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61 at this
(if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) na ta način -
62 be up to no good
(to be doing something wrong: I'm sure he's up to no good.) pripravljati nekaj slabega -
63 give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
(to assume that someone is telling the truth because one cannot be sure that he is not doing so.) dati možnost za dvomEnglish-Slovenian dictionary > give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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64 give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
(to assume that someone is telling the truth because one cannot be sure that he is not doing so.) dati možnost za dvomEnglish-Slovenian dictionary > give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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65 go places
(to be successful, especially in one's career: That young man is sure to go places.) daleč priti -
66 jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
(to form an idea without making sure of the facts: He saw my case in the hall and jumped to the conclusion that I was leaving.) prehitro sklepatiEnglish-Slovenian dictionary > jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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67 make certain
(to act so that, or check that, something is sure: Make certain you arrive early; I think he's dead but you'd better make certain.) prepričati se -
68 may have
(used to express a possibility in the past: He may have been here, but we cannot be sure.) verjetno je -
69 pick holes in
(to criticize or find faults in (an argument, theory etc): He sounded very convincing, but I'm sure one could pick holes in what he said.) najti šibke točke -
70 take pains
(to take great trouble and care (to do something): He took great pains to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.) truditi se -
71 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) prevzeti odgovornost zaEnglish-Slovenian dictionary > take (something) upon oneself
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72 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) prevzeti odgovornost zaEnglish-Slovenian dictionary > take (something) upon oneself
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73 under the sun
(in the whole world: I'm sure that he must have visited every country under the sun.) pod soncem
См. также в других словарях:
sure — sure … Dictionnaire des rimes
sûre — sûre … Dictionnaire des rimes
Sure — Sure, a. [Compar. {Surer}; superl. {Surest}.] [OE. sur, OF. se[ u]r, F. s[^u]r, L. securus; se aside, without + cura care. See {Secure}, and cf. {Assure}, {Insure}, {Sicker} sure.] 1. Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sure — [shoor] adj.. surer surest th [OFr .seur < L securus: see SECURE] 1. Obs. secure or safe 2. that will not fail; always effective [a sure method] 3. that can be relied upon; trustworthy [a sure friend] … English World dictionary
sure — ► ADJECTIVE 1) completely confident that one is right. 2) (sure of/to do) certain to receive, get, or do. 3) undoubtedly true; completely reliable. 4) steady and confident. ► ADVERB informal ▪ certainly … English terms dictionary
Sure — or SURE may refer to: * sure as probability, see certainty * Sure (brand), the brand by Unilever * Sure, a telephone company operating in the British Crown dependencies * Sure, a Chilean based film company * Stein s unbiased risk estimate (SURE) … Wikipedia
sure — sure, surely 1. In all parts of the English speaking world, surely is the dominant form in the meaning ‘in a sure or certain manner’ (slowly but surely) and in the use inviting or presupposing agreement (Surely that can t be right). In BrE, sure… … Modern English usage
Sure — Sûre Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sûre est le féminin de l adjectif sûr qui peut être employé pour qualifier ce qui a rapport à la sûreté. Depuis les rectifications orthographiques de … Wikipédia en Français
sure — c.1300, safe, secure, later mentally certain (mid 15c.), from O.Fr. sur, seur safe, secure, from L. securus free from care, untroubled, heedless, safe (see SECURE (Cf. secure)). Pronunciation development followed that of SUGAR (Cf. sugar). As an… … Etymology dictionary
sure — 1 assured, *confident, sanguine, presumptuous Analogous words: relying, trusting, depending, counting, banking (see RELY): inerrant, unerring, *infallible: *safe, secure 2 Sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having or showing no doubt. Sure… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Sure — Sure, adv. In a sure manner; safely; certainly. Great, sure, shall be thy meed. Spenser. [1913 Webster] T is pleasant, sure, to see one s name in print. Byron. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English