beyond a shadow of doubt
beyond a shadow of doubt
Meaning
- to be certain about something’s validity
- to be true or legitimate
- to be (something) without any doubt about it
- indubitably
Example Sentences
- The government has clarified beyond a shadow of doubt that the people who have been evading taxes so far will be caught very soon.
- I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he will not keep his word. That is why I did not lend him a single penny for his business.
- The community leader mention that his people will not be resorting to any violence beyond a shadow of doubt.
- My mother was convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that he was the best match for me. As usual, mothers are always right.
- My grandmother was sure beyond a shadow of doubt that the ring belonged to her ancestors. She showed me pictures of her grandmother wearing it for her wedding.
- When getting into such a huge contract you better be sure of this company beyond a shadow of doubt.
- His guilt is now proved beyond a shadow of doubt.
Origin
The phrase plays on the words of there not even being a shadow of a doubt which just means that there is no doubt about that particular thing. It is speculated to have originated from the American English.
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