good/safe/sure bet
noun
: a thing very likely to happen
It's a safe bet that they'll win.
: someone or something most likely to do something successfully
She's a good bet to win the tournament.
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These days, getting a series renewed at Netflix is far from a safe bet.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
However, the show started July 17 last season, so a post-Fourth of July premiere is probably a safe bet.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Choose an early flight- Choosing an early-morning flight is a safe bet to avoid delays or cancellations, since the aircraft has more than likely been sitting at the airport overnight.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
However, the show started July 17 last season, so a post-Fourth of July premiere is probably a safe bet.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Choose an early flight- Choosing an early-morning flight is a safe bet to avoid delays or cancellations, since the aircraft has more than likely been sitting at the airport overnight.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for good/safe/sure bet
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“Good/safe/sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%2Fsafe%2Fsure%20bet. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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