Recommendations · Opinions and society
a safe bet
reliable choice
A safe bet is a choice that is likely to be good or successful.
This vs that
The new café is a safe bet.
The new café is highly recommended.
Hear it in real life
What should I wear to the interview?
A dark suit is a safe bet.
If you want a quiet place for dinner, the restaurant near the station is a safe bet.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
People use the short phrase 'a safe bet' in everyday recommendations; the stiff version sounds like a formal assessment.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: This restaurant is ‸ safe bet if you like noodles.
Say: This restaurant is a safe bet if you like noodles.
Use the article 'a' before 'safe bet'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
a safe bet for ___
A plain white shirt is a safe bet for a first date.
The city centre is a safe bet for finding a decent hotel.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about recommendations.
I'd definitely recommend
I'd definitely recommend booking your tickets in advance.
you might want to try
You might want to try the new café near the station.
Recommendations words
Opinions and society · Recommendations: the words around “a safe bet”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
That one's a safe bet.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a safe bet
reliable choice
“If you want a quiet place for dinner, the restaurant near the station is a safe bet.”
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