How to Pronounce "hedge your bets"
expression
ˈhɛdʒ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛts
HEJ yur BETS
hˈɛdʒ/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛts
HEJ yaw BETS
Definition
To reduce your risk of failure or loss by supporting more than one possible outcome or opportunity at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdʒ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛts
British English
hˈɛdʒ/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEJ yur BETS
UK
HEJ yaw BETS
Listen in Context
She decided to hedge her bets by applying to several universities.
Many investors hedge their bets to avoid losing money.
We should hedge our bets and buy tickets for both dates, just in case.
He likes to hedge his bets by keeping several job offers open.