a good/safe/sure bet

noun

: something that is very likely to happen or be successful

It's a good/safe/sure bet that they'll win.

Examples of a good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Record risk is more nebulous thereafter, but more are also a good bet, especially in the South and occasionally northward. —

Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 June 2024 With Colorado’s pass heavy scheme and questionable run game, Sanders could be a good bet to lead the league in passing yards. —

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2024 Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Her district is considered a safe bet for Democrats. —

Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 21 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 See all Example Sentences for a good/safe/sure bet

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