B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
a safe bet
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a choice that is very likely to be right or to succeed
'It's a safe bet that…' means it's almost certain. 'A sure bet' is similar.
In context
If you don't know what she likes, flowers are always a safe bet.
It's a safe bet that prices will rise again before Tet.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens