safe bet
Meaning(s)
1. something or someone which is sure to succeed
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
it's a safe bet that he will do the job well
Analysis
A 'bet' is a financial risk so 'a safe bet' is a noun used to talk about something which is very low risk or guaranteed to succeed. A safe bet is a contradiction in terms as a 'bet' always means there is some level of risk involved, this expression is similar in meaning to 'a sure thing'.
Social Examples (Basic)
- It's a safe bet that we won't have the work on the kitchen finished this year.
- If you don't study, it's a safe bet that you won't do well in your exam.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I was assured that that investment was a safe bet. We can expect to see a return on it soon.
- There are no safe bets in the stock market. Any shares can go up or down over time.