bet the ranch
Synonym of bet the farm.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is so sure about this deal that he will bet the ranch.”
“The company is struggling, but the CEO decided to bet the ranch on a risky new product launch.”
“Despite the warnings from his financial advisors, he chose to bet the ranch on the volatile startup, convinced that its innovative technology would eventually dominate the global market.”
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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a future event appears uncertain, especially one that before seemed more certain, and where any prior agreements are no longer valid
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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 house
Synonym of bet the farm.
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hedge one's bets
To reduce the risk of making a mistake by keeping one's options open.
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you bet
Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.
Last updated August 10, 2026