make sure
Idioms-
Make certain, establish something without doubt, as in Make sure all the doors are locked . It is also put as make sure of , as in Before you make that speech, make sure of your facts . This usage was first recorded in 1565.
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make sure of . Act so as to be certain of something, as in He wanted to make sure of his own district before seeking support elsewhere . This usage was first recorded in 1673.
Example Sentences
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Lisowski - ranked 22nd in the world, 16 places below Higgins - held his nerve admirably at the end to make sure of victory.
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"Just to make sure I didn't notice anything weird."
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"If you're heading to the show, make sure you hop off the tram at the Etihad campus," she was heard telling passengers travelling to awards.
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"We want to make sure that everyone from Northern Ireland who's out there in the region can get that advice and can get that support if and when they need it," Little-Pengelly said.
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The now-20-year-old told jurors she felt compelled to frequently check accounts to make sure she hadn’t missed anything.
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