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Collocation

I'm not sure about that.

verb + (not) + adjective + preposition B1 verb + (not) + adjective + preposition

To express uncertainty or doubt about a statement, idea, or situation.

I'm not sure about that.: To express uncertainty or doubt about a statement, idea, or situation.

Definition

'I'm not sure about that.' is a common English collocation. To express uncertainty or doubt about a statement, idea, or situation.

be + not sure + about + [pronoun/topic]

“I'm not sure about that new policy; it seems a bit complicated to implement.”

Examples

  • Are you joining us for dinner tonight? I'm not sure about that; I might have to work late.
  • He promised to help us with the move, but I'm not sure about that. He often changes his mind.
  • They said the train would be on time, but I'm not sure about that. It's usually delayed.
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  • You think we can finish the entire project by tomorrow? I'm not sure about that.
  • My boss mentioned a potential pay raise, but I'm not sure about that until I see it in writing.
  • He's very confident in his new business idea, but honestly, I'm not sure about that.
  • She wants to invest all her savings in that risky venture, but I'm not sure about that decision.
  • They're claiming their new product is revolutionary, but I'm not sure about that without more evidence.
  • You expect me to believe that elaborate story you just told? I'm not sure about that.
  • The government announced new regulations, but I'm not sure about that impacting us directly yet.

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