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.

Examples of good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a a degree of certainty, Us Weekly said June 13 would be a good bet for the wedding because Swift famously considers 13 a lucky number. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 June 2026

The fuchsia tone is, of course, the most attention-demanding, and black is always a safe bet—especially for more formal events. — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026

In a world of uncertain returns on postsecondary education, healthcare programs are increasingly seen as a relatively safe bet. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Because this is California—and Hilton is no Ronald Reagan—Becerra (or possibly Steyer) looks like a good bet to extend the Democratic dynasty in Sacramento. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026