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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Meanwhile, Coperni combined the classic white satin shirt with a denim midi skirt and knee-high boots—a safe bet, but never boring, especially with the addition of a distinctive belt, providing an additional touch of style. —

Paulina Berges, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 Properties that provide consistent rental income are likely to remain a good bet, especially in markets where rents can be adjusted to keep up with rising costs. —

Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 That’s assuming the unbeaten Hoosiers can stave off Michigan next week at home, a safe bet after the Wolverines’ latest subpar performance in a 38-17 home loss to No. 1 Oregon. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024 Less than a week ago, Donald Trump looked like a safe bet on prediction markets as polling data continued to shift in his favor, but not anymore. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a good/safe/sure bet

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