Collocation
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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