I'd bet money Meaning in English

expression

US

EYED BET MUH-nee

UK

EYED BET MUN-ee

Definition

This expression means you are very sure something is true or will happen, almost as if you are willing to risk your own money on it.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often used in conversation to express strong confidence or certainty. Often followed by 'that,' as in 'I'd bet money that...'. It doesn't mean someone will actually gamble; it's just for emphasis. Alternatives include 'I'll bet' or simply 'bet.'

• Spanish: apostaría dinero
• Portuguese (BR): apostaria dinheiro
• Portuguese (PT): apostava dinheiro
• Chinese (Simplified): 我敢打赌
• Chinese (Traditional): 我敢打賭
• Hindi: मैं पक्का कह सकता हूँ
• Arabic: أراهن المال
• Bengali: আমি নিশ্চিত বলি - বাজি ধরে বলতে পারি
• Russian: я готов поспорить - зуб даю
• Japanese: 絶対に～と思う - お金を賭けてもいい
• Vietnamese: tôi dám chắc - tôi cá là
• Korean: 내가 장담해 - 돈 걸 수 있어
• Turkish: bahse girerim - eminim
• Urdu: میں شرط لگا سکتا ہوں - میں پکا کہہ سکتا ہوں
• Indonesian: aku berani taruhan - aku yakin banget

Example Sentences

I'd bet money that it will rain tomorrow.

basic

If you asked him, I'd bet money he would say yes.

basic

I'd bet money she's already at home.

basic

I'd bet money he forgot about our meeting again.

natural

That dog loves food so much, I'd bet money he'll come running if you open a bag of chips.

natural

I'd bet money you can't eat that entire pizza by yourself!

natural