best/surest/safest bet

noun

: something that is most likely to happen or be successful

If you want to get there early, your best/surest/safest bet is to take a different road.

Examples of best/surest/safest bet in a Sentence

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Outside of McIlroy, Xander is the safest bet for a high finish this week. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

To win its superpower competition with China, that may be its best bet. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 June 2026

Lawyers and forensic psychologists told CNN a mental health defense, while challenging, is likely Mangione’s best bet given the strength of the evidence against him. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Natural fibers like cotton and linen breathe well, but if wrinkle resistance is your priority, rayon blends and knit jersey materials are your best bet. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026