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bet one's life

verb

Definitions

  1. Synonym of bet one's boots.

    • You can play a lot of tricks with a glass eye because you can take it out and pop it back in again any time you like. You can bet your life Mrs Twit knew all the tricks.
    • This is not really happening / You bet your life it is

  2. You bet

    You bet; damn straight.

    • Q: Do you think the Dallas Cowboys will go all the way this year? A: You bet your life they will!

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