The/your best bet

noun phrase

The most wise or suitable choice.

If you want to reach there on time, your best bet is to leave early.

noun phrase

If you're trying to lose weight, your best bet is regular exercise and a balanced diet.

noun phrase

If you want to reach there on time, your best bet is to leave early.

noun phrase

If you're trying to lose weight, your best bet is regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Use when advising someone to make a smart decision based on available options.

If you're debating between the train or bus, your best bet is the train for comfort.

Pro Tip 2/3

Commonly used in casual conversation, less formal but still acceptable in written English.

For authentic cuisine, your best bet is the market downtown.

Pro Tip 3/3

Implies a recommendation rather than a command, making it a polite way to give advice.

For a quiet evening, your best bet is the little café on the corner.

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