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.
Examples of good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Jewelry is always a safe bet for the holiday, and this diamond pendant necklace is a dazzling yet timeless piece for a loved one.
—
Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
He’s rushed for 11 touchdowns in his last nine games, so this also could be a good bet.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Water shoes are a good bet, too, since the area where the sandy bottom meets the seagrass is a common spot for lurking stingrays.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
Curtis is a safe bet, with both BAFTA and SAG (two groups that, again, share Academy membership).
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for good/safe/sure bet 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
He’s rushed for 11 touchdowns in his last nine games, so this also could be a good bet.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Water shoes are a good bet, too, since the area where the sandy bottom meets the seagrass is a common spot for lurking stingrays.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
Curtis is a safe bet, with both BAFTA and SAG (two groups that, again, share Academy membership).
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for good/safe/sure bet
Dictionary Entries Near good/safe/sure bet
Cite this Entry
“Good/safe/sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%2Fsafe%2Fsure%20bet. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share