back the wrong horse
Meaning: make an inappropriate and wrong decision.
Example: My dad is an expert stock trader and has rarely backed the wrong horse. Read more ➺
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safe bet
Meaning: something that will undoubtedly happen.
Example: I knew her passing the exams was a safe bet because she has been a hardworking student. Read more ➺
on the money
Meaning: being right about something.
Example: What he predicted was right on the money. Read more ➺
wild goose chase
Meaning: wasting resource working on something that does not exist
Example: They tampered with my research. Thank God I found it out. I'm sure they were hoping to send me on a wild goose chase as I continue my research. Read more ➺
on your mark
Meaning: absolutely accurate
Example: Runners, please get ready. On your mark, get set, go! Read more ➺
neck and neck
Meaning: extremely near one another
Example: The two athletes have been neck and neck for this entire race. Read more ➺
