sure bet

Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words

something that is certain to win or succeed

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Examples (10)

  • 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.