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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Putting your money into commodities and precious metals can be a safe bet during periods of rising inflation.
—Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
When in doubt, verified Star Sellers are always a safe bet.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
Putting your money into commodities and precious metals can be a safe bet during periods of rising inflation.
—Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 23 July 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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“Good/safe/sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%2Fsafe%2Fsure%20bet. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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