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.
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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.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
If possible, wear shoes that are waterproof, like Gore-Tex. Foamy yet supportive shoes are your best bet for avoiding discomfort, blisters, or foot fatigue, especially during longer walks in the rain.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
So their best bet is Serena, who’s in protective custody nearby.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Bennett seems like the surest bet to be a starter, but the other spot is up for grabs.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
If possible, wear shoes that are waterproof, like Gore-Tex. Foamy yet supportive shoes are your best bet for avoiding discomfort, blisters, or foot fatigue, especially during longer walks in the rain.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
So their best bet is Serena, who’s in protective custody nearby.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Bennett seems like the surest bet to be a starter, but the other spot is up for grabs.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Best/surest/safest bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%2Fsurest%2Fsafest%20bet. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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