sure as eggs is eggs

English

Alternative forms

• as sure as eggs are eggs
• as sure as eggs is eggs
• sure as eggs are eggs

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.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

sure as eggs is eggs (not comparable)

1. (simile, colloquial) Most certainly.

   At this time of year, sure as eggs is eggs, the TV starts filling with Christmas ads for toys.