Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts
BET (ONE'S) BOTTOM DOLLARto be sure
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1. I know you think you’re going to get that job, but don’t bet your bottom dollar on it.
2. I’m sure they’ll be married before the end of the year. I’d bet my bottom dollar on it. Synonym: bet (one’s) boots. Whereas bet one’s boots is used only in the affirmative, bet one’s bottom dollar can be used in both the affirmative and the negative. |
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