a good bet

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   something that is likely to happen, to succeed or to be suitable

   ...it's a good bet Harvey's prisoners are involved. I wanna get them out of here.

   I think I really missed a good bet when I let Tracy go.

In the movies · 3

• I think I really missed a good bet when I let Tracy go.Manhattan1979
• ...it's a good bet Harvey's prisoners are involved. I wanna get them out of here.The Dark Knight2008
• ... but they’re a good bet, believe me.Sabotage1937
• You know, just because you lose, it doesn't mean it wasn't a good bet.Air2023
• Was she good? I bet she was.Rushmore1998
• Two good bets. Celtics are winning and Garnett's got nine and seven.Uncut Gems2019
• Let's face it. You're not a very good bet though, are ya, George?Mona Lisa1986
• I'd bet good money on that shit.25th Hour2002

Learn it in full scenes

• Manhattan1979
  • The Drowning Question at Dinner
  • Isaac and Yale Talk About an Affair
  • Isaac Sends Tracy Home
• Uncut Gems2019
  • Collectors Come to Howard's Showroom
  • Howard and Dinah Fight Then Make Up
  • Kevin Garnett Shops for Jewelry

From the same entry

• I bet
• I wouldn't bet on it
• you bet
• you can bet your life bottom dollar …)
• bet the farm on
• all bets are off
• the best bet
• hedge your bets
• beat about the bush
• beat at their own game
• beat your brains out
• beat your breast

More idioms

• at worst
• be honoured
• be in awe of
• be in the driving seat
• by hand
• do good
• don't make me laugh
• find fault
• get your feet wet
• go downhill
• go figure
• have bigger fish to fry