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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In a series where player props have been hard to pin down, one player (besides MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) who appears to be a safe bet is Thunder center Chet Holmgren. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025 Given the vulnerability of data right now, that's a pretty safe bet to take. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025 There would appear to be a good chance that Rooney will sign a new deal with the Frost, which means at least one of them is a good bet to remain in Minnesota. Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025 Mary Jane shoes are a safe bet when paired with straight-leg jeans. Renata Joffre, Vogue, 4 May 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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