Arti: a certain person

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dead certain

very certain, very sure, positive He's dead certain that Ming is the man who talked to him.

for certain

without doubt, certainly, surely It is for certain that he will not be playing in the game tonight.

in no uncertain terms

definitely, clearly, call a spade a spade They told us about sex and drugs in no uncertain terms.

stand on ceremony

be formal You don

bouncer

1. a person employed to eject troublemakers from clubs or events. These days they prefer the title of security
2. a liar

bouncers

the female breasts

boy racer

a young man who has a penchant for fast cars and reckless driving

cancer stick

a cigarette:"Do you have any cancer sticks?"

certain of

sure of 确信；自信
He is certain of winning the game．他确信会赢得这场比赛。
He felt quite certain of success．他对成功胸有成竹。

concern oneself about

give one's attention to；worry about关心；关怀；担忧
We must concern ourselves with state affairs．我们必须关心国家大事。
Don't concern yourself about his opinion．不要管他的意见。
A good leader concerns himself in the welfare of his comrades．一个好领导总是关心他的同志们的福利的。

concern oneself about/in/with

concern oneself in

concern oneself with

concerned about

giving one's attention to；worrying about关心；担心；挂念
He is very much concerned about his son's future．他非常关心儿子的前途。
He was genuinely concerned over our financial difficulties．他真心实意地关心我们的经济困难。
They are all concerned for the boy's safety．他们都很担心孩子的安全。

concerned about/over/for

concerned for

concerned over

concerned with

1．having relation with与…有关
I am not concerned with such things．我同这些事无关。
The researches are concerned with alpha rays．这些研究都是关于阿尔法射线的。
2．giving one's attention to；worrying about关心；担心；忧虑
We must be concerned with the people's wellbeing．我们必须关心群众生活。
She is deeply concerned with our health problem．她非常关心我们的健康问题。

for a certainty certain

for sure；without doubt确定地；无疑地
Iknow it for a certainty that he'll get a promotion．我的确知道他将被提升。
I know for a certainty that he came from Shanghai．我确实知道他来自上海。
He left town a week ago， I know this for a certainty．他一星期前离开了这个城市，这一点我确实知道。
Do you know it for certain？你对这件事肯定知道吗？
I could not say for certain that he was wrong．我不能断然地说他错了。
I know for certain that he has come．我确实知道他来了。

for a certainty/for certain

for a for certain

make certain

make sure（of）弄清楚；确定
Make certain where we are going．弄清楚我们去哪儿。
Have you made certain of the time of the train？火车的时间你已弄清楚了吗？

make certain (of)

make sure（of）弄清楚；确定
Make certain where we are going．弄清楚我们去哪儿。
Have you made certain of the time of the train？火车的时间你已弄清楚了吗？

to a certain extent

somewhat在某种程度上
You are right to a certain extent．在某种程度上你是对的。

to whom it may concern

Idiom(s): to whom it may concern

Theme: SOMEONE

to the person to whom this applies. (A form of address used when you do not know the name of the person who handles the kind of business you are writing about.)
• The letter started out, "To whom it may concern."
• When you don't know who to write to, just say, "To whom it may concern."

in concert

Idiom(s): in concert (with sb)

Theme: ASSISTANCE

in cooperation with someone; with the aid of someone.
• Mrs. Smith planned the party in concert with her sister.
• In concert they planned a lovely event.

far as sb is concerned

Idiom(s): (as) far as someone is concerned AND so far as someone is concerned

Theme: OPINION

for all that someone cares; if someone is to make the decision.
• You can take your old dog and leave as far as I'm concerned.
• Far as I'm concerned, you can get out and never come back.
• So far as I'm concerned, you're okay.

so far as sb is concerned

scarcer than hens' teeth

Idiom(s): (as) scarce as hens' teeth AND scarcer than hens' teeth

Theme: AMOUNT - RARE

very scarce or nonexistent. (Chickens don't have teeth.)
•I've never seen one of those. They're as scarce as hens' teeth.
• I was told that the part needed for my car is scarcer than hens' teeth, and it would take a long time to find one.

Discerning eye

If a person has a discerning eye, they are particularly good at judging the quality of something.

Going concern

A successful and active business is a going concern.

cancer stick|cancer|stick

n., slang A cigarette. Throw away that cancer stick! Smoking is bad for you!

emcee|M.C.|ceremonies|master|master of ceremonies

n. The person in charge of introducing the various participants in a show or entertainment. Bob Hope was the M.C. of many memorable shows.

for certain|certain|for|for sure|sure

adv. phr. 1. Without doubt; certainly; surely. He couldn't tell for sure from a distance whether it was George or Tom. He didn't know for certain which bus to take. I know for certain that he has a car. 2. slang Certain. "That car is smashed so badly it's no good any more." "That's for sure!"
Compare: SURE THING.

so far as that is concerned|as far as that goes|as

adv. phr. While we are talking about it; also; actually. You don't have to worry about the girls. Mary can take care of herself, and as far as that goes, Susan is pretty independent, too. I didn't enjoy the movie, and so far as that is concerned, I never like horror movies.
Synonym: FOR THAT MATTER, IN FACT.
Compare: COME TO THINK OF IT.

stand on ceremony|ceremony|stand

v. phr. To follow strict rules of politeness; be very formal with other people.

Usually used with a helping verb in the negative. Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when her grandchildren call.

ceremony

ceremony
see stand on.

certain

certain
see for certain.

certainty

certainty
of a certainty
Archaic without a doubt; certainly

chancery

chancery
in chancery
1) in process of litigation in a court of equity
2) in an awkward or helpless situation

concern

concern
see as far as that goes; to whom it may concern.

concert

concert
in concert
in unison; in agreement; together

death and taxes, certain as

death and taxes, certain as
Also, sure as death and taxes. Bound to occur, inevitable, as in His business is going to fail, certain as death and taxes. This phrase was invented by Benjamin Franklin in a letter (1789) and has been repeated ever since, the government's recurring need for revenue probably assuring its continued popularity.

uncertain

uncertain
see in no uncertain terms.