bet the farm


bet the farm

To risk everything on a venture that one thinks will be successful. Primarily heard in US. I wouldn't bet the farm on that wacky invention. He's broke now because he bet the farm on a failed business venture.See also: bet, farm

bet the farm

risk everything that you own on a bet, investment, or enterprise. North American informalSee also: bet, farm

bet the ˈfarm/ˈranch

(American English) risk everything that you have on something: It might succeed but don’t bet the farm on it.It’s a bet-the-farm situation.See also: bet, farm, ranch