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Meaning of all bets are off | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Indicates that a future event appears uncertain, especially one that before seemed more certain, and where any prior agreements are no longer valid
    idiomatic
  2. Anything can happen; any previous preconceptions about what might happen are dismissed.
    broadly, idiomatic

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

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