bet one's bottom dollar en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, slang) To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.
He talks about it a lot, but I would bet my bottom dollar that he has never actually been there.
But I’ll bet my bottom dollar that you’re wrong.
1923, Agatha Christie, The Murder on the Links:Near-synonyms: bet a dollar to a doughnut, bet one's boots, make book
The sun'll come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow There'll be sun!
1977, “Tomorrow”, in Martin Charnin (lyrics), Annie:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bets one's bottom dollar | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| bet one's bottom dollar | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| bet one's bottom dollar | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| betting one's bottom dollar | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Relateds
bank on · to be sure · make it interesting · want to bet
Synonyms
stake one's life · bet the farm · bet a dollar to a doughnut · bet one's boots · make book · bet one's life