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bet the farm
bet the farmTo risk everything on a venture that one thinks will be successful. Primarily heard in US. I wouldn't bet the farm on that wacky invention. He's broke now because he bet the farm on a failed business venture.See also: bet, farmbet the farm risk everything that you own on a bet, investment, or enterprise. North American informalSee also: bet, farmbet the ˈfarm/ˈranch (American English) risk everything that you have on something: It might succeed but don’t bet the farm on it. ♢ It’s a bet-the-farm situation.See also: bet, farm, ranchAcronymsSeeBTF |