Of course vs Sure have a Liana

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Of course

Top 1,000 (very common)

Sure have a Liana

Informal Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Most formal: Of course Most common: Of course

	Of course	Sure have a Liana
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //əv kɔːs// 🇺🇸 //əv kɔrs//	🇬🇧 //ʃʊə hæv ə ˈliːənə// 🇺🇸 //ʃʊr hæv ə ˈliːənə//
Meaning	Definitely, it's obvious.	A phrase used to show agreement or willingness.
Example	Are you joining us for dinner tonight? Of course!	Sure, have a Liana! I'm excited to go to the concert!
Register	Neutral	Informal
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Collocations	of course not, of course yes, of course you can, of course it is	sure thing, sure enough, have a seat
Common mistakes	Using it in formal writing where a different expression is needed., Confusing it with other affirmations like 'certainly' or 'definitely'.	Confused with 'surely have a Liana' which is incorrect., Omitting the word 'sure' makes it sound less enthusiastic.
Usage notes	Used in informal and formal situations to affirm something obvious. Avoid in highly formal writing.	Use this phrase to express eagerness or willingness in casual settings; not suitable for formal situations.

See it in real clips

Of course.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

You know her, of course.

And, of course, I paid my respect to Bubba himself.

Of course.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

You know her, of course.

Of course

Top Gear › S1 E1

"Sure, have a Liana."

Sure have a Liana

Frequently asked questions: Of course vs Sure have a Liana

What's the difference between Of course and Sure have a Liana?

Of course: Definitely, it's obvious. Sure have a Liana: A phrase used to show agreement or willingness.

Which is more formal: Of course and Sure have a Liana?

Of course is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Of course and Sure have a Liana?

Of course is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Of course: Are you joining us for dinner tonight? Of course! Sure have a Liana: Sure, have a Liana! I'm excited to go to the concert!

Can I use Of course and Sure have a Liana interchangeably?

Not always. Of course and Sure have a Liana are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.