sure bet

noun

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

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But if there ever was a sure bet, Boise’s North End just hit the jackpot. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 There’s no such thing as a sure bet. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026 For Jacob Sandy, the software industry − long seen as a growth sector and a provider of high-wage jobs − doesn’t feel like a sure bet anymore. Crystal Villarreal, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 Perfect for elongating the silhouette, thigh-high boots remain a sure bet. Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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