bet
bet · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To risk money or something of value on the outcome of an event.
- 2.
An agreement to risk money or something of value on an uncertain outcome.
- 3.
To be certain or confident about something.
- 4.
Something that is bet; a stake.
Phrases & expressions
- •you bet — Certainly; definitely.
- •I bet — I'm confident that.
- •bet on — To risk money on; to rely on.
- •all bets are off — The situation has changed so predictions are no longer valid.
- •safe bet — Something very likely to happen.
- •hedge one's bets — To reduce risk by supporting multiple options.
Related words
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from the obsolete noun abet meaning "instigation" or from the phrase "you bet" as a shortening of "you bet you."