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safe bet

safe bet noun: something that is almost certainly true.

Noun

safe bet (plural safe bets)

  1. Something that is almost certainly true.
    • Near-synonym: best bet

Synonyms of safe bet

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Forms of safe bet

pluralsafe bets

Questions about safe bet

What does safe bet mean?
Safe bet means something that is almost certainly true.
What part of speech is safe bet?
Safe bet is a noun.
What is the plural of safe bet?
The plural of safe bet is safe bets.

Words near safe bet in the dictionary

  1. safe as a kitten
  2. safe as a kitten in a basket
  3. safe as a kitten in a box
  4. safe as houses
  5. safe as the Bank of England
  6. safe bet
  7. safe bets
  8. safe conduct
  9. safe day
  10. safe days
  11. safe deposit box

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