Meaning of bet the farm | Babel Free
Definitions
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To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts. idiomatic
- To make a substantial wager or risk.
Examples
“I'd be surprised if those two are still dating come Christmas, but I'm not betting the farm on a breakup just yet.”
“Since Rupert Murdoch famously bet the farm on Premier League football to rescue Sky TV in 1991, it has been the catnip that has underpinned subscriber loyalty and, even in a far more complicated media landscape, is seen as so vital as to be worth almost any price.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.