outside bet

Examples (10)

• The longshot horse was considered an outside bet, but it ended up winning the race.
• In the election, the independent candidate is seen as an outside bet.
• Investing in that unproven technology is a bit of an outside bet, but the payoff could be huge.
• Winning the championship is an outside bet for the underdog team.
• He knew getting the lead role was an outside bet, but he auditioned anyway.
• While she's a talented writer, her first novel winning the prize is considered an outside bet.
• Placing a wager on that team is definitely an outside bet; they haven't won a game all season.
• My prediction for the winner is an outside bet, but I have a good feeling about it.
• Do you think their new business venture is a safe investment or more of an outside bet?
• The proposal was an outside bet from the start, but against all odds, the board approved it.