a good/safe/sure bet
noun
: something that is very likely to happen or be successful
It's a good/safe/sure bet that they'll win.
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Two months ago, that charter school seemed like a good bet to be one of the top four teams in the conference.
—Richard Obert, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Best bet: Over 11.5 Wins (+110 at DraftKings) -- 2 units
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The Commanders immediately struck me as a good bet to win at least 10 games when this market opened back in April.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Kyle Pitts enters the 2025 season as one of the most significant fantasy football question marks, but one thing is a good bet.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Two months ago, that charter school seemed like a good bet to be one of the top four teams in the conference.
—Richard Obert, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Best bet: Over 11.5 Wins (+110 at DraftKings) -- 2 units
Best Washington Commanders 2025 Win Total Bet
The Commanders immediately struck me as a good bet to win at least 10 games when this market opened back in April.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Kyle Pitts enters the 2025 season as one of the most significant fantasy football question marks, but one thing is a good bet.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for a good/safe/sure bet
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“A good/safe/sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%2Fsafe%2Fsure%20bet. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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