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The thing you call it right before it loses.
means Something regarded as certain to happen or succeed, with no real risk of failure.
from A straightforward pairing of 'sure' (from Latin securus, 'free from care') and 'bet,' the wager itself — origins murky, possibly tied to the obsolete 'abet' or simply shorthand gambling slang. Together they formed a phrase that promises certainty specifically in the one arena, gambling, built on uncertainty — which is likely why it's so often said moments before things fall apart.
- origin
- betting slang implying zero risk, which should worry you
- reality check
- true certainties rarely need the word bet attached
- common users
- con artists and overconfident uncles at dinner
- market truth
- guaranteed returns are the surest sign of a scam