sure bet
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something that is certain to win or succeed
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- Investing in that tech startup is no longer considered a sure bet.
- With their star player injured, the team is not the sure bet it used to be to win the championship.
- The incumbent was considered a sure bet for re-election until the scandal broke.
- In this uncertain economy, there's no such thing as a sure bet for investors.
- Choosing a career in healthcare is often seen as a sure bet for stable employment.
- Are you certain this stock is a sure bet? I'm hesitant to invest my life savings.
- The horse named 'Victory' was the odds-on favorite and considered a sure bet by all the pundits.
- He thought his promotion was a sure bet, but the new manager had other plans.
- While many believed the film would be a blockbuster, its poor reviews proved it was far from a sure bet.
- Trust me, backing her project is a sure bet; her track record is impeccable.