Meaning of sure-fire in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    sure-fire

    Definitions

    1. certain to be successful

    Examples

    • « a sure-fire way to get rich »

    Synonyms

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