bet the farm
Example Sentences
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Either way, Trey Mangum says not to bet the farm on “Hacks” just yet: “ ‘Shrinking’ is coming off of its buzziest season yet, so I wouldn’t count out the upset here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
You can bet the farm on this week’s Slate News Quiz.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2025
Yet Zuckerberg last year literally bet the farm on the idea it was the next big thing, changing the name of his company from Facebook to Meta.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2022
Most people would bet the farm on the fact that they're in for life.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2021
"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 L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
