good bet
Probably will happen
A good bet is something likely to succeed or prove true.
Originally from gambling—a wager with favorable odds—it now applies to any reasonable expectation: He's a good bet for the promotion, Rain is a good bet this afternoon.
The phrase suggests confidence without certainty.
- likelihoodChance something will occur
- probableLikely to occur
- surefireGuaranteed to succeed
- likelyHaving good odds
- favorableInclined toward approval
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probability/likelihood
good betlong shot
Unlikely to succeed
bad bet · outside chance · slim chance · dark horse · pipe dream
risk/prudence
good betbad bet
Unwise wager
sucker bet · poor choice · bad idea · fool's errand · bad move
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