Collocation
I am not sure about that.
To express doubt or uncertainty regarding a statement, situation, or plan.
Definition
'I am not sure about that.' is a common English collocation. To express doubt or uncertainty regarding a statement, situation, or plan.
be + (not) + sure + about + (something/someone)
“She said she'd be here, but I am not sure about that anymore.”
Examples
- He mentioned a discount, but I am not sure about that information.
- They said the meeting was canceled, but I'm not sure about that; I haven't received an email.
- You think it will be sunny tomorrow, but I am not sure about that, given the dark clouds.
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- The recipe calls for a lot of sugar, and I am not sure about that; it might be too sweet.
- She claims to be an expert in the field, but I am not sure about her qualifications.
- He offered to help, but after his previous mistakes, I am not sure about trusting him with this task.
- The new policy seems beneficial, but many employees are not sure about its long-term impact.
- While the plan sounds good on paper, we are not sure about its feasibility in practice.
- They promised a quick resolution, but I was not sure about how they would achieve it so fast.
More at B1 level
- make sense To be logical, reasonable, or understandable; to have a clear meaning.
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- Pleasure to meet you. A polite and common expression used when being introduced to someone for the first time, indicating…
- get started To begin doing something; to make a start on an activity or task.
- Could you get back to me by Friday? Can you reply or respond to me by Friday?