Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

are you sure you're sure

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.23 in modern English

Syllables: are y-ou -sure y-ou're -sure
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A way to ask if someone is certain about something.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"SpongeBob: Are you sure? Mrs. Puff: Yes. SpongeBob: Are you sure you're sure? Mrs. Puff: Yes. SpongeBob: Are you sure you're sure you're sure? Mrs. Puff: Yes, I'm sure!"

Etymology

Popularized by SpongeBob SquarePants in the show of the same name's episode "Hide and Then What Happens?", where he asks Mrs. Puff multiple times if she's sure she won't help him hide.

Usage

Humorous

Questions

What does are you sure you're sure mean?: A way to ask if someone is certain about something.
Where does are you sure you're sure come from?: Popularized by SpongeBob SquarePants in the show of the same name's episode "Hide and Then What Happens?", where he asks Mrs. Puff multiple times if she's sure she won't help him hide.

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