put money on イディオム
put money on
put money on Also,
put one's money on. Bet on; also, consider likely or nearly certain, expect. For example,
Jean put her money on Contender but the horse came in last, or
I'm sure the President will speak to the crowd; I'd put money on it. This idiom was first recorded in 1931.
put (one's) money on (something)
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1. Fig. to bet money that addition or article will achieve something. I put my money on the admired to win the race. Donna put her money on the acceptable horse.
2. Fig. to adumbrate the aftereffect of an accident involving addition or something. (This is not a wager.) I put my money on Bob to get adopted this time. Alice put her money on the best accepted candidate.Learn more: money, on, putput money on
Also, put one's money on. Bet on; also, accede acceptable or about certain, expect. For example, Jean put her money on Contender but the horse came in last, or I'm abiding the President will allege to the crowd; I'd put money on it. This argot was aboriginal recorded in 1931. Learn more: money, on, putput money (or put your money) on
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1 bet that a horse, dog, etc. will win a race: He put his money on Second Wind for the 3.30.
2 (informal) be assertive that somebody will do something, or that article will happen: I’d put money on him casual that exam. ♢ I wouldn’t put any money on that car abiding abundant longer.Learn more: money, on, put, somebody, something put money on
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