[Idiom] sure

[Will17]

Hello!

Does the phrase "it's not sure" exist?

Thank you
W

 

[Barb_D]

I would say "It's not certain" but you may hear that.

 

[bhaisahab]

Hello!

Does the phrase "it's not sure" exist?

Thank you
W

French learners of English tend to say that a lot, probably because of "ce n'est pas sur". I would suggest "it's not certain" and "I'm not sure".

 

[Will17]

French learners of English tend to say that a lot, probably because of "ce n'est pas sur". I would suggest "it's not certain" and "I'm not sure".

What about "it's not for sure?"

Thank you
W

 

[Rover_KE]

What about "it's not for sure?"

I can't think of any occasion when I would need to say that.

Rover

 

[Barb_D]

Slangy American, yes.

Look, it's not for sure yet, but I think we're going to be able to get Bono as our guest speaker.

Who got the new job?
I don't know for sure, but I heard it was going to be Margaret.