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bet the farm

VERB
go for it
Synonyms
WEAK
bet the ranch exert oneself go all out go for broke pull out all the stops put one's heart and soul into it shoot the works use every muscle

Example Sentences

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But it wasn’t overwhelming mean reversion, and some investors may not want to bet the farm on software.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Gostin said U.S. officials “have just bet the farm on the two mRNA vaccines,” but it’s not too late to add others to the mix.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2022

Most people would bet the farm on the fact that they're in for life.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2021

Anyway, here are some other big TV questions I have as we near our halfway point: Whatever possessed The Good Place to bet the farm on the Eleanor and Chidi relationship?

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2019

"I'll bet the farm against your lame shoulder she never got your letter," declared Uncle John.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)