| 释义 |
safe bet
Translationssafe bet
safe bet1. 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, safea 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, safea 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 |