best/surest/safest bet

noun

: something that is most likely to happen or be successful
If you want to get there early, your best/surest/safest bet is to take a different road.

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Using the subway will almost always be your best bet. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 This kind of strategic planning is your best bet for future-proofing your organization’s security posture. Casey Marquette, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 For big yards that need a machine with a lot of run time and more freedom of movement, the walk-behind Billy Goat Lawn Vacuum is your best bet. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024 If any gluttons for punishment are truly dedicated, then their best bet is to apparently rely on tweezers to carefully rotate and complete the puzzle. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for best/surest/safest bet 

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“Best/surest/safest bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%2Fsurest%2Fsafest%20bet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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