sure bet

noun

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

Examples of sure bet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Trump is taking a risk by jumping at the chance to debate Biden regardless of moderators or ground rules, Thursday night’s showdown is no sure bet for the sitting president either. W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 June 2024 Dreamin’ Man On Rue Amelot, in the 11th arrondissement near the Marais, Dreamin’ Man is a sure bet for breakfast. Jade Simon, Vogue, 20 June 2024 The only sure bet is that the form of government that will come out on top is the one that proves most capable of marshaling the power of AI for the most people. Kevin Drum, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018 For a while, this approach seemed a sure bet for steady progress. Paul Romer, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2020 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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