safe assumption
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An assumption that is very likely to be correct and not risky.
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- It's a safe assumption that prices will rise next year.
- Given her excellent performance, it's a safe assumption she'll get the promotion.
- We operated on the safe assumption that the flight would be on time.
- A safe assumption is that the new software will be more efficient than the old one.
- Is it a safe assumption to think the roads will be clear this early in the morning?
- The entire business plan was based on the safe assumption of continued market growth.
- Let's make the safe assumption that we'll need extra supplies for the trip.
- It's no longer a safe assumption that a college degree guarantees a high-paying job.
- For the purposes of this calculation, we can make the safe assumption that the variables are independent.
- I'm working under the safe assumption that my team will complete their tasks by the deadline.