How to Pronounce "sure as eggs is eggs"
expression
SHUR az EGZ iz EGZ
SHAW az EGZ iz EGZ
Definition
This expression means something is absolutely certain or guaranteed, just like the fact that eggs are eggs. It is a colorful, old-fashioned way to emphasize certainty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɛɡz/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɛɡz
British English
ʃˈɔː/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɛɡz/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɛɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUR az EGZ iz EGZ
UK
SHAW az EGZ iz EGZ
Listen in Context
You can trust him, he's sure as eggs is eggs honest.
It will rain tomorrow, sure as eggs is eggs.
He's guilty, sure as eggs is eggs.
She'll say yes, sure as eggs is eggs, just wait and see.