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.
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Jewelry is always a safe bet for the holiday, and this diamond pendant necklace is a dazzling yet timeless piece for a loved one.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
While there are a few other teams that could steal the slugger from Queens, predicting him to the Mets is a safe bet.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Of course, shipping over the holidays on a short timeline isn’t always a safe bet.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
He’s rushed for 11 touchdowns in his last nine games, so this also could be a good bet.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
While there are a few other teams that could steal the slugger from Queens, predicting him to the Mets is a safe bet.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Of course, shipping over the holidays on a short timeline isn’t always a safe bet.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
He’s rushed for 11 touchdowns in his last nine games, so this also could be a good bet.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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“A good/safe/sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%2Fsafe%2Fsure%20bet. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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