sure bet
sure bet
1. Something that is certain to occur. Based on his grades, it's a pretty sure bet that Harry won't be able to graduate on time.
2. A person or thing that is certain to be good or successful. Considering her high scoring average, she's a sure bet for the bowling team.
See also: bet, sure
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
sure bet
andsure thinga certainty; something that is sure to take place. Of course, this land will become valuable in a few years. It's a sure thing!
See also: bet, sure
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- a good bet
- good bet
- a safe bet
- be in the driving seat
- be in the saddle
- be on [one's] back
- be on somebody's back
- be on someone's back
- bum about someone/something
- dissatisfied
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