Sentence examples similar to a sure-fire tactic from inspiring English sources

Since art is a value judgment — and being in a museum is one of the sure-fire tactics for something to be defined as art — being able to upload your stuff into the galleries of top modern art museums in the country without asking permission must be a handy trick.

Such tactics are effective but they are not a sure-fire formula for complete victory, because those under air attack may disperse and resort to guerrilla warfare.

It was a sure-fire hit.

It's a sure-fire closer.

But it is far from a sure-fire success.

Does that sound like a sure-fire investment?

Tudor England is a sure-fire winner in fiction terms.

A sure-fire Tinder classic of the genre.

He's a sure-fire Hall of Famer.

He's a sure-fire top five pick.

This is a sure-fire recipe for social stratification".