Best bet Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɛst/ /ˈbɛt

BEST bet

UK

bˈɛst/ /bˈɛt

BEST bet

Definition

The most likely way to succeed at something, or the safest or most effective choice.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, usually used to recommend a course of action or choice ('your best bet is to...'). Common in advice or suggestions. Not related to literal gambling, despite ‘bet’.

• Spanish: mejor opción
• Portuguese (BR): melhor opção
• Portuguese (PT): melhor opção
• Chinese (Simplified): 最佳选择
• Chinese (Traditional): 最佳選擇
• Hindi: सबसे अच्छा विकल्प
• Arabic: أفضل خيار
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে ভালো উপায় - সবচেয়ে কার্যকর পন্থা
• Russian: лучший вариант - самое разумное решение
• Japanese: 一番いい方法 - 最善の選択
• Vietnamese: cách tốt nhất - lựa chọn an toàn nhất
• Korean: 최선의 방법 - 가장 좋은 선택
• Turkish: en iyi seçenek - en güvenli yol
• Urdu: سب سے بہتر طریقہ - بہترین انتخاب
• Indonesian: pilihan terbaik - cara paling efektif

Example Sentences

Your best bet is to call customer service for help.

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If you want cheap tickets, your best bet is to book early.

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To get there quickly, the subway is your best bet.

basic

Honestly, your best bet is to wait until traffic dies down.

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Your best bet might be to talk directly to the manager.

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I think pizza is your best bet if you want something quick and tasty.

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