sure thing

American English INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase sure thing

Meaning

You can say this if you're agreeing to do something, or after someone has thanked you.

For example

  • "Can you help me carry this box?"
    "Sure thing."

  • "Thanks for helping us out, Leon."
    "Sure thing, buddy."

Variety

This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

People don't usually say "Sure thing" after they've been

a. asked to do something

b. helped to do something

c. thanked for doing something
a) asked to do something b) helped to do something c) thanked for doing something

Contributor: Matt Errey