sure bet

noun

: the one who is certain (to do something)
He's a sure bet to receive the award.

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Whatever the reason, no offensive coordinator is a sure bet as a head coach. John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025 And while Verlander is no longer a sure bet to front a rotation or serve as a co-ace to Logan Webb, his presence should help to moderate a starting staff that threw the fewest innings in the NL last season. Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Neither is a sure bet to hit, but Auburn does have solid talent at receiver, which should help whoever starts at quarterback. Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 Despite a tough schedule, the Bulldogs are a sure bet for the 12-team Playoff, and barring injury, Beck has a very clear path to being at least a Heisman finalist. Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sure bet 

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“Sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure%20bet. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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