go the whole pile

verb

Etymology

In allusion to the piles of gold dust used as currency by gambling miners in America.

Definitions

  1. To stake all of one's money on a single outcome.

    • "I go the whole pile on the Jack," said Colonel Bull, drawing the chips from other cards upon which they had been distributed.
    • You may bet your bottom dollar on it; go the whole pile and go in and win; you hear me!

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