sure bet

noun

: the one who is certain (to do something)
He's a sure bet to receive the award.

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Whereas many tech deals are conducted in equity of ambiguous value, this one was done in cold, hard cash, though the product itself is by no means a sure bet. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025 After all, shouldn't a great model be a sure bet to deploy? Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 That Formula One pic’s performance has been far more of a surprise, considering racing movies have often struggled, whereas superhero films are considered far more of a sure bet, or were. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025 On the opposite side of holding midfielder Xhaka, Le Fee is a sure bet to step into the other attacking midfield role, having covered for the injured Mundle out wide for much of last season. Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sure bet

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“Sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure%20bet. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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