bet the farm :
all bets are off
the outcome of a particular situation is unpredictable – informal
don't bet on it
used to express doubt about an assertion or situation – informal
you can bet your boots =
you can bet your bottom dollar =
you can bet your life
you may be absolutely certain – informal
bet the farm
risk everything that you own on a bet, investment or enterprise – North American informal
a safe bet a certainty
A safe bet originally referred to a horse that was confidently expected to win a race. 2002 - Observer - It is a safe bet that as the Western world gets fatter, the people on its television screens will continue to get thinner.
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