betting one's bottom dollar

A form of bet one's bottom dollar — To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of bet one's bottom dollar
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APA

betting one's bottom dollar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betting%20one's%20bottom%20dollar

MLA

“betting one's bottom dollar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betting%20one's%20bottom%20dollar. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “betting one's bottom dollar,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betting%20one's%20bottom%20dollar.

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