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UK//təʊ bɛt jɔː laɪf//US//toʊ bɛt jʊr laɪf//

Meaning of To bet your life

To risk everything important on the outcome of a situation.

In simple words: To risk everything for something important.

To bet your life in a sentence

  • I would bet my life on his honesty.
  • She said she would bet her life that he would succeed.
  • If I had to bet my life on the election results, I would choose her.
  • You can bet your life this plan will work.
  • He’s confident; he’d bet his life on that team winning.

How to use To bet your life

Used in contexts where someone is very confident about an outcome. Suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid in overly formal settings.

Grammar pattern

bet your life + on something/someone

Memory hint

Imagine a life-or-death gamble at a casino table.

Related words

Collocations with To bet your life

  • bet your life on something
  • bet your life that
  • bet your life against

Synonyms for To bet your life

  • risk everything
  • stake your all
  • put it all on the line

Common mistakes with To bet your life

  • Using 'bet your life' without following it with an object.
  • Confusing with 'wager your life', which is less common.
  • Using it in situations lacking seriousness.

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Frequently asked questions about To bet your life

What does To bet your life mean?

To risk everything for something important.

What is the definition of To bet your life?

To risk everything important on the outcome of a situation.

How do you use To bet your life in a sentence?

I would bet my life on his honesty.

Can you give another example of To bet your life?

She said she would bet her life that he would succeed.

What are synonyms for To bet your life?

Common alternatives include risk everything, stake your all, put it all on the line.

What words go with To bet your life?

It commonly pairs with bet your life on something, bet your life that, bet your life against.

What are common mistakes when using To bet your life?

Using 'bet your life' without following it with an object. Confusing with 'wager your life', which is less common. Using it in situations lacking seriousness.

How do you pronounce To bet your life?

US: //toʊ bɛt jʊr laɪf//, UK: //təʊ bɛt jɔː laɪf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To bet your life?

Used in contexts where someone is very confident about an outcome. Suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid in overly formal settings.