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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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. —

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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024 Hairstyling was a safe bet because women always want to look good. —

Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 In a tough drama market, cozy crime series have proved popular and are seen by many buyers as a safe bet. —

Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for good/safe/sure bet

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