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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Richardson is a good bet from a talent perspective.
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That often leaves would-be homeowners largely in the dark about whether what is usually the biggest purchase of a lifetime could be a safe bet or a high-risk nightmare like Fischetti’s.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
While many will be wondering if they will be taken, Jeanty is a sure bet to be taken in the first round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
But with how Trump’s plans are ever-changing, Metzgar is unsure if anything will remain a safe bet.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That often leaves would-be homeowners largely in the dark about whether what is usually the biggest purchase of a lifetime could be a safe bet or a high-risk nightmare like Fischetti’s.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
While many will be wondering if they will be taken, Jeanty is a sure bet to be taken in the first round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
But with how Trump’s plans are ever-changing, Metzgar is unsure if anything will remain a safe bet.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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