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
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
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)
