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Значение идиомы sure-enough
[sure-enough] {adj.} Real; genuine.
Rick found a sure-enoughnickel.
Martha’s uncle gave her a sure-enough pearl on a littlegold chain.
Jane’s uncle is a sure-enough cowboy.
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