The idea is make the other players believe you have strong cards and are sure to win.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

If they did not, Republican William McKinley was sure to win the election.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

William Seward was sure he would win the nomination.

VOA: special.2009.07.09

They told him he was sure to win.

VOA: special.2010.05.27