From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha good/safe beta good/safe betSUCCEED IN DOING somethingan action or situation that is likely to be successful or does not involve much risk If you’re looking for long-term growth, the government’s own saving certificates are a pretty good bet. → hedge your bets at hedge2(2) → bet
Examples from the Corpus
a good/safe bet• It was always a safe bet, of course, that Hillsborough would be just about the least dangerous place in Britain yesterday.• The supermodels are a safe bet and, in times of recession, that is what matters.• Cohen says companies like PictureTel have improved transmission quality, making video conferencing a better bet than in years past.• Even if you spend more and risk recurring sticker shock, the place is a good bet to tranquilize you.• Still, if a well-equipped sporty car is in your heart, the fifth-generation Prelude probably is a good bet.• Only a few months ago he had looked like a good bet.• The earrings seemed like a good bet for a birthday present.• That makes them a good bet if you travel with a laptop computer. 