a safe bet
safe bet
1. Something that is certain to occur. Based on his grades, it's a pretty safe bet that Harry won't be able to graduate on time.
2. A person or thing that is certain to be good or successful. The department felt that she was a safe bet for the account manager position.
See also: bet, safe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a safe bet
a certainty.A safe bet originally referred to a horse that was confidently expected to win a race.
2002 Observer It is a safe bet that as the Western world gets fatter, the people on its television screens will continue to get thinner.
See also: bet, safe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
a safe ˈbet
(informal) something that is likely to be right or successful: If you want a cheap holiday with lots of sunshine, then Spain is a safe bet.See also: bet, safe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a good bet
- good bet
- be on (one's) back
- be on somebody's back
- be on someone's back
- bum about someone/something
- dissatisfied
- dissatisfied with
- dissatisfied with (someone or something)
- a free ride