A sure bet Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈbɛt
uh-SHUR BET
æɪ/ /ʃˈɔː/ /bˈɛt
uh-SHAW BET
Definition
An expression meaning something is very likely to succeed or is almost certain to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; used for anything nearly guaranteed—events, choices, predictions. Can also describe people ('He's a sure bet for president'). Often found in conversations, not formal writing. Don't confuse with gambling literal meanings only; it's about certainty, not just betting.
Spanish: algo seguro - apuesta seguraPortuguese (BR): aposta certa - certezaPortuguese (PT): aposta certa - certezaChinese (Simplified): 十拿九稳的事 - 稳赢的选择Chinese (Traditional): 十拿九穩的事 - 穩贏的選擇Hindi: पक्का दांव - निश्चित जीतArabic: رهان مؤكد - خيار مضمونBengali: নিশ্চিত সুযোগ - নিশ্চিত সাফল্যRussian: верняк - беспроигрышный вариантJapanese: 間違いない選択 - 確実なものVietnamese: chắc chắn thành công - điều đảm bảoKorean: 확실한 선택 - 틀림없는 일Turkish: kesin tercih - garanti seçenekUrdu: یقینی انتخاب - پکی فیصلہIndonesian: pilihan pasti - jaminan berhasil
Example Sentences
It's a sure bet that it will rain in April.
basic
Getting enough sleep is a sure bet for good health.
basic
This restaurant is a sure bet for a great meal.
basic
Trust me, choosing him for the job is a sure bet.
natural
That movie is a sure bet for a fun night out.
natural
If you want to impress, chocolate is always a sure bet.
natural