Meaning of Idiom ‘Your (or one’s) Best Bet’
One’s best bet means the choice or action that is most likely to succeed; the best and most satisfactory choice.
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Sentence Examples
“Your best bet,” said the lawyer, “is to plead guilty and take a deal for a lenient sentence.”
“I have to be at the interview by 5 o’clock. Do you think I should take the interstate?” asked Jane. “That’s your best bet,” said John.
Origin of “Your Best Bet”
This idiom has been used since around 1900. Although the use of the word bet derives originally from gambling, it is often used to refer to a course of action or an option. So, one’s best bet is one’s best option.
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