sure enough

sure enough  {adv.}
As expected.
Charles was afraid he had done badly on the test, and sure enough, his grade was failing.
The children saw a familiar shape coming up the street and hoped it was their lost dog. When it came near, sure enough, it was Spot.
Compare: SURE THING (2).
Categories: adverb children
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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