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.
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“Bet the farm on it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bet%20the%20farm%20on%20it. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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