as sure as eggs is eggs 毫无疑问,千真万确
此语与“蛋”可说没什么直接联系,其中eggs很可能系数学公式中x的讹误。它原作as sure as x is x,17世纪后始作(as)sure as eggs is eggs。有时亦作(as)sure as eggs are eggs。这条成语1699年在英国北部地区首先使用。
A: Do you think Peter will win this time? 你认为彼得这次会赢吗?
B: It’s impossible. 不大可能。
A: Why? 为什么?
B” He’s no match in force and skill. 体力和技巧上,他都不是对手。
A: You mean he’ll lose, as sure as eggs is eggs? 你是说他必定会输,确信无疑了?
B: Yeah, unless there is a miracle. 是这样,除非有奇迹发生。