Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bet-one's-bottom-dollar
idiom
bɛt wʌnz ˈbɒtəm ˈdɒlə
Definition
To be absolutely certain about something, to wager with complete confidence.
Examples
- If I had to bet my bottom dollar, I’d say they’re going to win the game.
- She’s confident she’ll get the promotion; I’d bet my bottom dollar on it.
- He bet his bottom dollar that the trains would be on time today.
Meaning
This phrase means that someone is so sure of a particular outcome that they would bet a significant amount of money on it. It reflects a high level of certainty.
Synonyms
- be sure
- count on
- have no doubt
