Wouldn't bet on it Meaning in English

expression

US

WUHD-nt BET AWN-it

UK

WUHD-nt BET ON-it

Definition

Used to say you think something is unlikely to happen or you doubt it will be true. It's a way to gently express skepticism or disbelief.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational; often used to respond to predictions or expectations you find doubtful. Commonly follows statements like 'Do you think he'll win?' or 'It'll be sunny tomorrow.' Can sound sarcastic if tone is strong.

• Spanish: no apostaría por eso - no lo creo
• Portuguese (BR): não apostaria nisso - duvido
• Portuguese (PT): não apostava nisso - duvido
• Chinese (Simplified): 我不会打赌这事会发生 - 我不看好
• Chinese (Traditional): 我不會打賭這事會發生 - 我不看好
• Hindi: मैं इस पर दांव नहीं लगाऊँगा - मुझे शक है
• Arabic: لا أراهن على ذلك - لا أظن ذلك
• Bengali: আমি সে বিষয়ে নিশ্চিত নই - আমার সন্দেহ আছে
• Russian: я бы не поставил на это - не уверен(а)
• Japanese: そうは思わない - 期待しないほうがいい
• Vietnamese: tôi không chắc đâu - đừng hy vọng quá
• Korean: 그럴 것 같지 않아 - 장담 못 해
• Turkish: çok da emin değilim - buna güvenme
• Urdu: مجھے اس پر یقین نہیں - مجھے شک ہے
• Indonesian: saya tidak terlalu yakin - jangan terlalu berharap

Example Sentences

"Will Sam pass the exam?" "I wouldn't bet on it."

basic

If you think it'll stop raining soon, I wouldn't bet on it.

basic

He says he's going to be rich, but I wouldn't bet on it.

basic

They promised they'd fix it today, but I wouldn't bet on it.

natural

"You think she'll show up on time?" "I wouldn't bet on it."

natural

Everyone says the team will win, but I wouldn't bet on it just yet.

natural