bet the house
Synonym of bet the farm.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Do not bet the house on that new company.”
“He was so confident in his investment strategy that he decided to bet the house on it.”
“Despite the significant risks involved in the startup venture, the entrepreneur chose to bet the house on the success of his innovative technology.”
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all bets are off
Indicates that a future event appears uncertain, especially one that before seemed more certain, and where any prior agreements are no longer valid
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basket house
A cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.
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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 farm
To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.
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bet the ranch
Synonym of bet the farm.
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bottom the house
To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.
Last updated August 10, 2026