British, American & Australian, American

1. something that you are certain will happen.

It's a safe bet that those two will settle down and have children.

Wheeler is a sure bet for a place on the team. (British, American & Australian, American)

2. someone or something that you are certain will win or succeed.

She is still a safe bet for re-election.

Simplicity of design is a sure bet in the fashion world.

• can on their ear
• can talk the hind leg off a donkey
• can talk the hind legs off a donkey
• can talk the legs off an iron pot
• can't be arsed
• can't be bothered to
• can't be bothered to do something
• can't believe ears
• can't believe your ears
• can't boil an egg
• can't complain
• can't cut the mustard
• can't do something for nuts
• can't do something for toffee
• can't do something to save life
• can't do something to save your life
• can't for nuts
• can't for the life of me
• can't for toffee
• can't hear think
• can't hear yourself think
• can't help
• can't help something
• can't hold a candle to
• can't hold a candle to someone