bet the house

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.

best bet

The best proposal or plan.

bet one's boots

To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough to wager an essential possession.

bet one's bottom dollar

To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.

bet the farm

To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.

bet the ranch

Synonym of bet the farm.

bottom the house

To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

bring down the house

To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.