good/safe/sure bet

noun

: a thing very likely to happen
It's a safe bet that they'll win.
: someone or something most likely to do something successfully
She's a good bet to win the tournament.

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For smoother, more comfortable wear, eyeliners infused with soothing ingredients like botanical oils, hyaluronic acid, or vitamin E are a safe bet. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025 An eagle jacket went on pre-order this week, too, so DiMeo is a safe bet to fly into the home of the Super Bowl champs with a birdly Wildcoat. Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025 But for the most part, an at-home washing machine on a gentle cycle using cold water is a safe bet. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025 Alonso has always felt like a safe bet to return to the Mets — the only team he's ever known. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for good/safe/sure bet

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“Good/safe/sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%2Fsafe%2Fsure%20bet. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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