a safe bet

(British, American & Australian) also a sure bet (American)

1. something that you are certain will happen It's a safe bet that those two will settle down and have children. Wheeler is a sure bet for a place on the team.

2. someone or something that you are certain will win or succeed She is still a safe bet for re-election. Simplicity of design is a sure bet in the fashion world.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Candace	KAN-dis (English), kan-DAY-see (English), KAN-də-see (English)	English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Maloney	[mə'ləuni]
Camilla	kə-MIL-ə (English), kah-MEEL-lah (Italian, Danish), KAH-meel-lah (Finnish)	English, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
Joord	YO:RT	Dutch
Jethro	JETH-ro (English)	Biblical
Seth	[seθ]