bet one's boots
To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough to wager an essential possession.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You can bet your boots that he will arrive on time.”
“If you look at the dark clouds, you can bet your boots that it will rain soon.”
“Given the company's history of consistent growth, one could bet their boots that the quarterly earnings report will exceed all market expectations.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026