sure as eggs is eggs en · ADV
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Possible corruption of "x is x", a statement equivalent to the mathematical expression x = x, or the phrase "A is A" in relation to the law of identity.
Meanings
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(colloquial, not-comparable, qualifier:simile) Most certainly.
At this time of year, sure as eggs is eggs, the TV starts filling with Christmas ads for toys.
Forms
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| as sure as eggs are eggs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| as sure as eggs is eggs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sure as eggs are eggs | alternative | lexicographic |