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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Outerwear, especially, is a good place to invest more money than you might normally be inclined to; for those in hotter climates, higher-quality shoes are a good bet.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 16 July 2024
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Buying a fashion item for a teenager can be risky, but a classic hoodie is nearly always a safe bet.
—Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024
Record risk is more nebulous thereafter, but more are also a good bet, especially in the South and occasionally northward.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
With Colorado’s pass heavy scheme and questionable run game, Sanders could be a good bet to lead the league in passing yards.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2024
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 16 July 2024
Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Pullover Hoodie Buy on Amazon $62 Buy on Nordstrom $65 Buy on Dick's $65
Buying a fashion item for a teenager can be risky, but a classic hoodie is nearly always a safe bet.
—Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024
Record risk is more nebulous thereafter, but more are also a good bet, especially in the South and occasionally northward.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
With Colorado’s pass heavy scheme and questionable run game, Sanders could be a good bet to lead the league in passing yards.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2024
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