Question

in_the_loop_039 to be sure Synonym: bet (one’s) boots

Accepted Answer

BET (ONE’S) BOTTOM DOLLAR I know you think you’re going to get that job, but don’t bet your bottom dollar on it.I’m sure they’ll be married before the end of the year. I’d bet my bottom dollar on it. Whereas bet one’s boots is used only in the affirmative, bet one’s bottom dollar can be used in both the affirmative and the negative.

Id	in_the_loop_039
Idiom	BET (ONE’S) BOTTOM DOLLAR
Definition	to be sure
Examples	I know you think you’re going to get that job, but don’t bet your bottom dollar on it. I’m sure they’ll be married before the end of the year. I’d bet my bottom dollar on it.
Cross-Refs	Synonym: bet (one’s) boots
Extra Info	Whereas bet one’s boots is used only in the affirmative, bet one’s bottom dollar can be used in both the affirmative and the negative.

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