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safe bet

Meaning

• something that will undoubtedly happen.
• something you are sure will come to fruition.
• something successful is likely to happen.
• a good choice.
• fair assumption.
• reasonable guess.
• opinion or view that is likely to prove correct.

Examples in a Sentence

1. I knew her passing the exams was a safe bet because she has been a hardworking student.
2. The team considered Tylor as a safe bet since he has been playing for an international team.
3. Since I’m always attentive, my parents consider sending me to the grocery store a safe bet.
4. I knew it was a safe bet for the rain when I saw heavy clouds.
5. It’s a safe bet that he acted as an example to the rest of the class after the punishment since nobody dared to mock me again.
6. Everyone said it was a safe bet that the concert could be enjoyable.
7. If you are looking for the best destination for your vacation, South Carolina is a safe bet.
8. Safe bet he came early for the occasion.
9. The party leader believed that the 50-year-old sitting legislator was still a safe bet for reelection.

Origin

The idiom is believed to have originated from a horse race and referred to a horse that had a solid chance of winning. The idiom can be traced back to the 1600s in print.

Synonyms

• blue chip

About the Author

Elena Jones holds a PhD in Education from Harvard University. She has extensive experience teaching at both the K–12 and university levels, with a particular focus on English as a Second Language. Elena has dedicated her career to advancing educational practices, and she has contributed to numerous educational journals.

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Last update: July 6, 2024 11:45 AM