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bet the ranch

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of bet the farm.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is so sure about this deal that he will bet the ranch.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is struggling, but the CEO decided to bet the ranch on a risky new product launch.

COMPLEX

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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Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    best bet

    The best proposal or plan.

  2. 02

    bet one's boots

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

  3. 03

    bet one's bottom dollar

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

  4. 04

    bet the farm

    To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.

  5. 05

    bet the house

    Synonym of bet the farm.

  6. 06

    you bet

    Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.

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