surefiretrick
nounUK /ˈʃɔːfaɪə trɪk/
US /ˈʃʊrfaɪər trɪk/
A surefire trick is a clever way to do something that always works.
Tying your shoes with the bunny-ear method is a surefiretrick for keeping them tight.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A magic trick that never fails to surprise the audience.
The magician's surefiretrick made the whole class gasp.
3. A dependable way to solve a small everyday problem.
Putting a spoon in the jar is a surefiretrick for opening a tight lid.
4. A clever move that almost always wins a game.
Saving your best card for the end is a surefiretrick in this card game.