Bet the farm on it

Bet the farm on it
idiom
US, informal
—said to show confidence in an anticipated outcome
They want to start their own restaurant, but they're not willing to bet the farm on it.

Howard Stern shares reason Donald Trump ran for president that he'd 'bet the farm on'
Story by Kathleen O'Boyle


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Given the importance Putin places on winning the war for Russia’s overall security, none of us should bet the farm on it.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025

Rhymes for bet the farm on it
acquit
admit
amrit
armpit
backlit
befit
cockpit
commit
dalit
dendrite
emit
illite
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