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a safe bet

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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.

See also: bet, safe