I would bet the farm that he wins the race.
bet the farm
idiomTo be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.
Origin
disputed originPossibly nothing more than a case of real estate as wager stakes, but also plausibly because farmers cannot avoid gambling and the stakes are financial ruin: they must make many decisions (such as which crops to plant each year, and how to manage livestock), and outside factors such as weather or changing commodity markets can dash their hopes. Thus, when making a decision they must ask themselves whether they are confident enough to bet the farm as the wager stakes.
She is so confident in her new business idea that she is ready to bet the farm on its success.
Although the market remains volatile, the lead investor is willing to bet the farm that the technology will eventually dominate the entire industry.
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best bet
The best proposal or plan.
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bet one's boots
To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough to wager an essential possession.
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bet one's bottom dollar
To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.
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bet the house
Synonym of bet the farm.
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bet the ranch
Synonym of bet the farm.
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buy the farm
To die; generally, to die in battle or in a plane crash.
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farm nigger
A supposedly inferior black person whose intellect is compared to that of a field hand.
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farm out
To subcontract (a task, responsibility, etc.) to another; to outsource.