释义 |
put one's shirt onBritish informal Bet all one has on; be sure of: they’ll confirm it’s him, I’ll put my shirt on it...- He is one of many major-league names he has put his shirt on only to be let down by their naked underachievement.
- The guy was effectively putting his shirt on a horse, and it was the first and only time I have encountered life imitating a figure of speech.
- You wouldn't put your shirt on the team winning the title next season but Miller and Robertson are determined that any future slayings are conducted by them, rather than being inflicted upon them.
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