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. 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 See All Example Sentences for best/surest/safest bet

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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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